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GoldBod rejects allegations of inflated laptop procurement; labels as it as 'complete falsehood"
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (240+ words) The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has categorically denied claims that it purchased 15 laptops at an inflated price of GHS322,500, describing the allegations as "complete falsehood." According to the Board, the procurement was conducted legitimately through a single-source method authorised by the…...
Parliament passes bill to cut gold mining tax from 3% to 1%
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (622+ words) Parliament has approved amendments to the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, significantly reducing the levy imposed on gold mining companies in a move aimed at stabilising the sector following sweeping changes to the country's mineral revenue framework. Under the…...
GoldBod CEO pledges stronger export controls and traceability for Ghana’s diamonds
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (305+ words) The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has pledged the introduction of a robust export control and traceability system for Ghana's diamond resources. According to him, the state agency has undertaken deliberate reforms to strengthen…...
Proposed mining royalty regime could cost Ghana nearly one million jobs – Patrick Boamah
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (742+ words) The Chairman of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has warned that the proposed sliding-scale royalty regime in Ghana's mining sector could lead to close to one million job losses if it discourages investment in the industry. According to…...
NAIMOS destroys 50 illegal mining machines during patrol on Ankobra River
4+ day, 50+ min ago (299+ words) A joint taskforce has intensified patrols along the Ankobra River as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining activities that continue to threaten the water body. The operation, carried out on Monday, March 9, involved the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations…...
Ghana reaffirms commitment to transparency in diamond sector ahead of Kimberley Process review
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (245+ words) Ghana has reiterated its dedication to improving governance and accountability in the diamond industry as the country hosts a Kimberley Process Certification Scheme review visit in Accra. The visit aims to evaluate the nation's adherence to international standards and promote…...
Ghana’s reliance on Dubai for gold exports leaves cedi exposed as Iran conflict disrupts trade
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (899+ words) The Ghanaian cedi could face renewed pressure if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt air traffic in the region. Ghana sends more than 72% of its small-scale gold exports to Dubai, making the emirate by far the…...
Ghana’s gold crossroads: Why global pressure is real, but a coup is still unlikely
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (406+ words) The international pressure now surrounding Ghana's gold policy is remarkable not because foreign governments are expressing concern'that is routine whenever major resource contracts are threatened'but because of how unusually coordinated that concern has become. When the United States, China, and…...
When women lead, mining thrives…the story of Newmont’s Abena Acheampomaa Ankomah
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (500+ words) International Women's Day serves as a reminder that progress is shaped by people and sustained by inclusive leadership. Across Ghana's mining sector, efforts to broaden participation and expand opportunities are gradually redefining what inclusive leadership looks like. At Newmont's Ahafo…...
Analysis: Why foreign countries are pressuring Ghana over its gold royalties
1+ week, 1+ day ago (614+ words) Several foreign governments are pressing Ghana to reconsider a proposed overhaul of its mining royalty regime, according to a report by Reuters. The report indicates that the governments of Canada, Australia, China, South Africa and the United States have raised…...