Also known as: the Chamber of Mines · GCM
Ghana Chamber of Mines — industry advocacy organization; recently backed Adamus Resources revival roadmap and Gold Fields lease renewal.
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Business & Financial Times
… The conference, now in its 19th edition, was held under the theme ‘How Can Responsible Mining and Power Accelerate West Africa’s Sustainable Development?’ Organised by DMG Events, the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Events & Projects International Ltd. …
‘Africa cannot continue exporting jobs and importing poverty’The Ghanaian Times
… Addressing the 98th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) in Accra on Friday, Mr Kofi Buah, said ongoing reforms were intended to improve regulatory certainty, enhance operational efficiency, reduce delays in licensing and permitting processes, and attr …
Govt committed to reforms to enhance growth of mining sector – Armah Kofi-BuahJoy Online
… Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, said both local and foreign mining companies seeking concession renewals will be required to meet higher standards of compliance before ap …
Government reiterates tougher scrutiny for renewal of mining licensesJoy Online
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector produces most of Ghana’s gold but contributes less than 2% of the sector’s tax revenue to the state. …
ASM sector produces 52% of Ghana’s gold but pays less than 2% in taxes – Chamber of MinesThe Chronicle
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector produces most of Ghana’s gold but contributes less than 2% of the sector’s tax revenue to the state. …
Small Scale Miners produce 52% of Ghana’s gold but pay less than 2% in taxes – chamber of MinesBusiness & Financial Times
… Speaking in an interview with Business & Financial Times (B&FT) on the sidelines of a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Mines in Accra, Mr. …
Damang lease headed to parliament as gov’t defends continued operationsThe Chronicle
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to guarantee security of tenure for mining companies, warning that uncertainty in the sector could undermine investments needed to drive economic growth and community development. …
Ashigbey Urges Government to Guarantee Security of Tenure for Mining FirmsThe Ghanaian Times
… The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, said the initiative underscored the role of responsible large-scale mining in building communities and promoting long-term prosperity. …
Heath Goldfields unveils $20m Community Development PlanBusiness & Financial Times
… Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Chamber of Mines, Kenneth Ashigbey said Heath Goldfields has shown once again that responsible large-scale mining is not just about extracting minerals; it is also about building people, protecting heritage and planting seeds for future prosperity,” …
Heath Goldfields rolls out US$20m 5yr plan to transform Bogoso-Prestea communitiesJoy Online
… Kenneth Ashigbey from the Ghana Chamber of Mines strongly opposes the blunt calls for nationalization and will bring the industry perspective – investor confidence, competitiveness, and what resource nationalism actually means for mining operations on the ground. …
To Nationalise or Transform? Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana’s extractive futureThe 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.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Ministry of Finance and four other institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the sale of 30 per cent of gold output from large-scale mining companies under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), which seeks to increase Ghana's international reserves to the equivalent of 15 months of import cover by 2028.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's large-scale mining companies have agreed under a Memorandum of Understanding to sell 30% of their gold output to the Bank of Ghana and Ghana Gold Board for local processing and refining as part of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP).
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines supports the government's GANRAP initiative to strengthen macroeconomic resilience through gold accumulation, but is calling for it to evolve into an incentive-based system to promote long-term local gold processing and refining, positioning Ghana as a West African refining hub.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has begun implementing the 30% gold purchase component of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP), under which large-scale mining companies will sell 30% of their gold output to the Bank of Ghana and Ghana Gold Board for local processing and refining before transfer to the central bank. The Lands Minister has called for flexibility among stakeholders and pledged continued engagement to address challenges during implementation.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government and Ghana's large-scale mining companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme, requiring mining companies to sell 30 percent of their gold output to the Ghana Gold Board for local processing and refining before it is added to the country's reserves.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A year after a military helicopter crash that killed eight people on an official assignment, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines says the country has not done enough to honour their memory through decisive action against illegal mining, citing concerns over enforcement pace and limited prosecutions of alleged kingpins despite government commitments to crack down on galamsey.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has donated relief items worth GH¢2 million to NADMO to support victims of recent floods across the country. The donation included mattresses, bed sheets, rice, wellington boots, hand gloves and beverages, with the Deputy Interior Minister commending the Chamber and its member companies for supporting affected families.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has donated relief items valued at about GH¢2 million to NADMO to support victims of the June 29 floods and other natural disasters. The items include mattresses, blankets, food, cooking oil, Wellington boots, and cleaning supplies.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece analyses the Bank of Ghana's potential role in supporting government efforts to indigenise Ghana's mining sector, as locally-owned firms like Engineers and Planners Limited take over concessions such as the Damang Mine from foreign operators.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO has called for government to review the minerals royalty framework to enable the country to capture a fair share of value during high mineral prices while maintaining investment competitiveness. He also urged enactment of a comprehensive Minerals Revenue Management Act to establish clear rules for collection, allocation, and use of mineral revenues, with windfall gains from high gold prices channelled into heritage and stability funds.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has renewed calls for mining communities to receive at least 30 percent of the country's mineral royalties, arguing that the current allocation of about eight percent to traditional authorities and local assemblies is inadequate to meet development needs. The call emerged during an inspection of two road projects funded by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in mining host communities.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Apinto Divisional Council, traditional custodians of land where GoldFields Ghana operates in Tarkwa, has formally called on the government not to renew the company's mining lease, expiring in April 2027, arguing decades of mining have yielded little meaningful development for host communities. The council is instead advocating for a government-owned mining operation under a "shared prosperity" model.
27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Apinto Divisional Council, traditional owners of land hosting GoldFields Ghana's Tarkwa Mine, has resolved to oppose the company's mining lease renewal when it expires in April 2027, citing limited impact on customary land despite decades of mining activities. The Council plans to announce its position at a press conference and urge the government to reject the lease renewal application.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Traditional rulers from the Apinto Divisional Stool, the land's customary owners, inspected Gold Fields Ghana's mining sites ahead of deciding whether to support renewal of the company's lease, which expires in April 2027. The chiefs plan to announce their position at a press conference on Friday, with their verdict expected to influence the government's consideration of the lease extension application.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has denied claims that a personal relationship with the trial judge influenced the outcome of the illegal mining case against NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako. He described as "fabrication" reports that he expressed confidence Wontumi would be convicted because the judge was his sister-in-law.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says uncertainty over lease renewals, not high tax rates, is the greatest threat to Ghana's competitiveness as Africa's leading mining investment destination. The Chamber urged government to guarantee security of tenure for mining leases to attract long-term investment, noting that investors prioritize certainty over lease renewals more than tax levels given mining's capital-intensive nature.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews Research Analyst Caleb Ziblim was named Overall Best Fellow at the inaugural Africa Extractives Media Fellowship, winning four awards including the Berenice Owen-Jones Award for in-depth analytical reporting, the Prolific Reporter Award, Data and Technology Award, and Investigative Impact Award. The six-month fellowship, delivered by Newswire Africa in partnership with the Australian High Commission in Ghana, trained journalists to strengthen reporting on Ghana's extractive sector.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines announced plans to mobilise relief items for victims of devastating floods that struck parts of the country on June 29, working with member companies to support affected communities with practical assistance.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zijin Golden Ridge Limited and the Ghana Chamber of Mines distributed an estimated eight months' supply of sanitary pads to 1,036 schoolgirls in the Birim North District under the Purple Peach Project, combining menstrual health education with physical products to reduce school absenteeism.
3 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece proposes reforms to Ghana's mining sector, including decentralizing mining licenses to district level with chiefs' involvement, introducing a mobile licensing regime to formalize more miners, and redistributing mining revenue with 18% for mining communities and 70% for national development.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →