The Suame MP and Legal Counsel for the Minority warns that the government's decision to cap mining lease periods at 20 years—down from 30 years—could discourage investment in Ghana's mining sector, arguing that mining is capital-intensive and investors need sufficient time to recover their resources, particularly as competing countries like Benin and Côte d'Ivoire attract mining investments.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, MP for Suame and Minority Legal Counsel, has criticized the NDC government's campaign against illegal mining as ineffective, rating it 1 out of 10, citing continued water pollution and lack of improvement despite the government's assurances.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 that reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years and introduce Community Development Agreements. The revised Bill will be submitted to Parliament for approval as part of broader efforts to strengthen mining sector governance.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has revoked Executive Instrument 144, restoring the Achimota Forest Reserve to full protected status and reversing the removal of approximately 361.5 acres from the reserve in 2022. Dr Ken Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, commended the decision as a significant milestone in Ghana's efforts to protect forests and combat environmental degradation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources acknowledged the challenges in fighting galamsey but stressed that the government will not retreat from the battle, intensifying efforts through collaboration with state institutions and local communities to protect Ghana's natural resources and reclaim degraded lands and polluted waters.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government reclaimed 1,335 acres of land degraded by illegal mining (galamsey) in 2025 through a public-private partnership in the Ashanti Region, as part of efforts to restore damaged landscapes and promote environmental sustainability.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister has announced proposed amendments to the country's mining laws requiring mining companies to obtain recommendations from host communities before licence applications are considered by central authorities. The revised Minerals and Mining Bill, which has been approved by Cabinet and gazetted, will establish District Mining Committees to give communities in mining areas a formal role in the licensing process.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has revoked Executive Instrument 144, restoring the Achimota Forest Reserve to its full protected status and reversing the 2022 decision that removed approximately 361.5 acres from the reserve. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources announced the decision during a media briefing on July 15, stating that the move reflects the government's commitment to protecting Accra's largest remaining urban forest.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family and Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua—Islamic collective religious gatherings to seek Allah's mercy for the deceased—scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, urging the people of Dagbon to maintain peace during the mourning period.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →