Ghana Chamber of Mines

Also known as: the Chamber of Mines · GCM · the Ghana Chamber of Mines

Ghana's mining industry association that advocates for sector policy, received 113 nominations for the 12th Ghana Mining Industry Awards.

2026-04-302026-10-07

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August 2026
27 AugThe Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Kenneth Ashigbey, has disclosed that it currently costs more to refine gold in Ghana than abroad. …
Gold refining in Ghana more expensive than abroad – Kenneth Ashigbey
27 AugThe Chronicle
… The petition was copied to the President, the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa, the Minerals Commission, the Western Regional Minister, the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Gold Fields Ghana Limited, among other stakeholders. …
Tarkwa Residents Demonstrate For Goldfields’ Lease Renewal
27 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is calling for government support to reduce the cost of refining gold locally as Ghana pushes to retain more value from its mineral resources. …
Gov’t must put its skin in the game – Chamber of Mines demands tax, power relief for local gold refining
27 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is calling for targeted energy interventions to help make local gold refining commercially viable as Ghana moves to retain more value from its gold resources. …
Can we give refineries more cheap power? – Chamber of Mines pushes energy solution for local gold refining
27 AugJoy Online
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Ken Ashigbey, has warned that Ghana’s push to refine gold locally will impose additional costs on industry players. …
We all need to chip in – Ken Ashigbey warns local gold refining will come with pain
27 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has warned that Ghana’s push to process and refine gold locally will come with additional costs for mining companies, urging government to share the burden of building the country’s local refining capacity. …
We’re already subsidising gov’t – Chamber of Mines flags extra cost of Ghana’s local content push
26 AugThe Chronicle
… The Ghana Chamber of Mines has already argued that GoldFields has materially complied with the conditions of its existing leases and that renewal should, therefore, be pursued alongside negotiations for greater community benefits. …
Tarkwa Lease Renewal Hangs In Balance: Goldfields Seeks Fair Treatment From Ghana
25 AugJoy Online
… According to him, the concerns go beyond the NPP, with stakeholders within the mining sector, including the Ghana Chamber of Mines and some Members of Parliament, also questioning the source of gold purchased through GoldBod’s network. …
NPP alleges GoldBod gold purchases could be fuelling galamsey
25 AugThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government for the progress made towards resolving the impasse involving Adamus Resources Limited, describing the agreement reached as an important step towards reviving the mine and protecting jobs. …
Ghana Chamber of Mines commends gov’t for resolving Adamus Resources Limited dispute.
24 AugDaily Guide
… Chamber of Mines The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government “for the significant decision taken towards resolving the impasse” involving Adamus Resources Limited. …
Mahama Rescues Adamus Resources

Mining & Energy

Mining sector must prove impact with evidence, not just claims

The News

Ghana's Chamber of Mines chief called on the industry to demonstrate how its contributions translate into visible improvements in mining communities, rather than merely publicising figures like the over GH¢24.2 billion in fiscal revenue and US$88.6 million in direct community investment recorded in 2025. He argued that a more skeptical public demands proof that mining generates stronger local enterprises, improved livelihoods, and sustainable employment.

5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Mining sector must prove impact with evidence, not just claims
Ghana's Chamber of Mines chief called on the industry to demonstrate how its contributions translate into visible improvements in mining communities, rather than merely publicising figures like the over GH¢24.2 billion in fiscal revenue and US$88.6 million in direct community investment recorded in 2025. He argued that a more skeptical public demands proof that mining generates stronger local enterprises, improved livelihoods, and sustainable employment.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Ghana needs better city governance to solve transport problems
Ghana Institution of Engineering president Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse says Ghana must improve governance and city management to address transport issues, noting that dividing major metropolitan areas among several municipal assemblies hampers planning. He argues public transport planning should be done at the metropolitan level rather than by individual municipalities, and that a clear authority with mandate and resources is needed to implement transport plans.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

Ghana Chamber of Mines donates rice to special schools
The Ghana Chamber of Mines donated 61 bags of 25kg rice to the Akropong School for the Blind and the Demonstration School for the Deaf at Mampong in the Eastern Region as part of its corporate social investment programme.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Minerals Commission drafts wage floors for mining contractors
Ghana's Minerals Commission is developing minimum wage and tender benchmarks for contract mining firms to prevent underbidding and protect worker pay, as the country requires miners to shift surface operations to Ghanaian-owned contractors and underground operations to joint ventures with at least 50% local ownership by December 31.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

GCB Bank executive urges workforce planning in mining automation era
At Ghana Chamber of Mines' 7th Biennial HR Conference, GCB Bank's Head of People & Culture said automation and AI present both risks and opportunities for mining, and organizations should view new technologies as a chance to build safer, smarter workplaces while developing employee skills like digital fluency and adaptability.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Mining Industry Awards nominations reach 113 entries
The Ghana Chamber of Mines received 113 nominations for the 12th Ghana Mining Industry Awards, a 31.4 per cent increase from 86 entries in the previous year. The increase reflects growing interest in the awards as a platform for recognising excellence in mining, with notable growth in media category participation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Mining industry must rethink talent development, CEO urges
Telecel Ghana CEO Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai told the Ghana Chamber of Mines' Human Resource Conference that the mining industry's ability to harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies depends on how quickly its workforce acquires new skills. She identified three priorities: developing agile capabilities, making continuous learning part of everyday work, and harnessing diversity to drive innovation.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 1 September

Telecel Ghana CEO calls for agile mining workforce
Telecel Ghana CEO Patricia Obo-Nai urged Ghana's mining industry to prioritise developing adaptable talent and continuous learning to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, arguing that organisations must recruit for adaptability, curiosity and learning agility rather than filling today's vacancies.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Abu Jinapor defends gold-purchase scheme, credits Bawumia
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor has defended the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, crediting former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia with conceiving the policy during post-COVID economic difficulties. The programme, formally launched on June 17, 2021, involved the Bank of Ghana purchasing gold locally from licensed aggregators and mining companies to strengthen gold reserves and augment foreign exchange reserves.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

Former minister attributes 2024 gold export gains to domestic purchase policy
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor credited Ghana's significant gold export earnings in 2024 to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, under which large-scale mining companies were required from November 2023 to sell 20 per cent of their refined gold to the Bank of Ghana before exporting the remainder, while licensed small-scale miners and Community Mining Schemes were required to sell to the government through the Precious Minerals Marketing Company.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Ghana gold refining costs more than abroad, Ashigbey says
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines attributed higher local refining costs to power expenses, taxes on imported chemicals, and industrial waste treatment. He noted that discussions with GoldBod and the Ministry of Finance are underway to improve competitiveness, and suggested Ghana should position itself as a regional refining hub.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tarkwa residents march in support of GoldFields lease renewal
Hundreds of Tarkwa residents demonstrated in solidarity with GoldFields Ghana Limited, calling on the government to renew the company's mining lease, which expires in April 2027. The residents cited the company's three decades of investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment and livelihood development as grounds for renewal.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chamber of Mines seeks tax and power relief for local gold refining
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is calling on government to support local gold refining through tax and levy relief, arguing that public-private effort is needed to make the transition commercially viable as Ghana moves to end raw gold exports by 2030. GoldBod has directed aggregators to refine gold doré locally before export from September 1, 2026.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chamber of Mines calls for cheaper power for gold refineries
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is pressing for targeted energy interventions to make local gold refining commercially viable, with the CEO arguing that government and industry must work together to reduce power costs, taxes, and operational expenses that currently make local refining expensive.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana gold refining will impose costs, government must help
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines warned that the country's push to refine gold locally will come with additional costs for industry players, but said Ghana must accept this pain to derive greater value from minerals. He called on government to review taxes and levies, invest in the initiative, and support private refineries in adopting cost-reducing technology.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Chamber of Mines warns of local content processing costs
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has cautioned that Ghana's push to process and refine gold locally will impose additional costs on mining companies, and has urged government to share the burden by contributing to local refining capacity and reconsidering taxes and levies on the sector.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

GoldFields seeks fair treatment for Tarkwa lease renewal
GoldFields has called on Ghana's government to treat its application for renewal of the Tarkwa mining leases fairly as negotiations enter a critical phase. The company submitted a comprehensive commercial proposal in July 2026 that includes significant investment and increased value-sharing measures, but said it is still awaiting a formal government response.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 25 August

NPP questions Ghana Gold Board's role in illegal mining
The New Patriotic Party has alleged that the Ghana Gold Board's purchasing arrangements may allow illegally mined gold to enter the formal market, claiming weaknesses in its supply-chain verification make it difficult to distinguish between legal and illegal gold. NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye challenged the institution to explain how it verifies gold origins before purchase.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Chamber of Mines welcomes Adamus Resources dispute resolution
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government for progress in resolving a dispute involving Adamus Resources Limited, welcoming a 12-month roadmap and six-member joint management team aimed at reviving the mine and protecting jobs. The Chamber said the agreement demonstrates commitment to dialogue and protecting Ghana's mining sector, noting Adamus as one of Ghana's few indigenous large-scale mining operations.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 24 August

Presidency directs roadmap for Adamus Resources turnaround
The Presidency has directed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources Limited to present a 12-month roadmap for turning around the Adamus mine, with a joint six-member management team comprising three government and three company representatives to supervise the process. The roadmap will address settling liabilities owed to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, financial institutions and suppliers, and explore injecting fresh capital through additional equity partners.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 22 August

Chamber of Mines backs 12-month Adamus revival roadmap
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government's 12-month roadmap to restore operations at Adamus Resources Limited through a joint management team, calling it a positive signal for investor confidence and indigenous mining in the country.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Chamber of Mines backs Adamus Resources revival agreement
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government for an agreement to implement a 12-month roadmap to revive Adamus Resources Limited, a major indigenous mining operation, with support from a joint management team. The Chamber said the collaborative approach would help restore operations, protect jobs, and preserve the mine's contribution to government revenue and the mining value chain.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Ghana must develop local human capital for mining industrialisation
Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO Dr Kenneth Ashigbey has called for investment in human resource development and local enterprises to design, manufacture and maintain mining technologies, arguing that true localisation means developing Ghanaian capabilities beyond simply employing more Ghanaians in the sector.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's mining deaths fall from seven to three in 2025
Mining fatalities in Ghana dropped to three in 2025 from seven in 2024, a decline of more than 57 per cent attributed to increased workplace safety investments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines said the reduction must not lead to complacency, as the industry pursues its target of eliminating workplace deaths.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

Ghana Chamber of Mines backs Gold Fields lease renewal
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa Mine in the Western Region has materially met the terms and conditions of its mining lease and should be extended under the nation's mining laws. The Chamber's CEO called for renewal and constructive engagement between the company, government, and host communities rather than uncertainty.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana becomes sixth-largest gold producer globally in 2025
Ghana rose to sixth place among the world's largest gold producers after producing 185 tonnes of gold in 2025, surpassing the United States. Small-scale mining accounted for 52.38 per cent of total production, marking the first time the small-scale sector surpassed large-scale mining in Ghana's over 100-year commercial gold production history.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

Ghana secures 30% of large-scale gold output for reserves
The Ghana Gold Board has joined government institutions and the Ghana Chamber of Mines through a Memorandum of Understanding to secure 30 percent of large-scale gold production for Ghana's strategic reserves under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP). The initiative aims to help Ghana build stronger foreign exchange reserves, support cedi stability, and reach 15 months of import cover by 2028.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chamber of Mines engages over revoked mining leases
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is engaging Adamus Resources Limited and regulatory authorities following the government's decision to uphold revocation of the company's Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases. The Chamber acknowledged government's mandate to enforce mining laws while stressing the importance of due process, fairness, and regulatory certainty, and expressed concern about the decision's potential impact on workers, contractors, and host communities.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GoldBod to acquire 30% of large-scale gold for reserves
Ghana's Gold Board has secured an agreement to purchase 30% of Ghana's large-scale gold production to build the country's strategic reserves under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy. The initiative aims to strengthen Ghana's reserve position, support cedi stability, and reduce dependence on external borrowing, with a target of achieving 15 months of import cover by 2028.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields meets Tarkwa lease renewal terms, Chamber says
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has backed the renewal of Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa mining leases, stating the company has "materially met" its existing lease terms. Five leases and a development agreement are due to expire in April 2027, with Gold Fields having submitted its renewal application in November 2025.
17 August 2026 · The Chronicle →