Also known as: Mr Tandoh · Isaac Andrews Tandoh · Mr Isaac Tandoh
Isaac Tandoh — CEO of Ghana's Minerals Commission, defending the revocation of Adamus Resources' mining lease on legal and technical grounds.
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Joy Online
… The Ghanaian delegation included Minerals Commission Chief Executive Isaac Tandoh, Ghana Geological Survey Authority Director-General Dr Prosper Aduah Akaba and GIISDEC Chief Executive Officer Williams Okofo Dartey.
Ghana, China deepen cooperation on galamsey and mining sectorJoy Online
… licence holders are required to relinquish part of their concessions as exploration progresses or advances. “I must say that, under the leadership of the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, and the CEO of the Minerals Commission, Mr Isaac Tandoh …
Government designates 13 blocked-out areas for small-scale mining to curb illegal miningJoy Online
… Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, stated that the project demonstrates the Commission’s resolve to ensure mining communities directly feel the social impact of natural resource extraction. …
Minerals Commission inaugurates GH¢28m multipurpose sports complex in KenyasiJoy Online
… In May, the commission’s CEO, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, denied that the government was delaying the lease renewals, saying officials had held meetings with Gold Fields that month. …
Gold Fields flags Ghana licence risk as half-year profit surgesJoy Online
… Mr Isaac Tandoh, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, described the facility as a tangible manifestation of a new era in mineral governance characterised by accessibility, efficiency, transparency and a renewed commitment to sustainable development. …
Government moves to review Minerals and Mining Act to strengthen regulationJoy Online
… Minerals Commission pledges improved service delivery Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, described the commissioning as a major milestone in the Commission’s efforts to strengthen mineral governance and improve access to its services. …
Gov’t commissions new Minerals Commission office in Kumasi to strengthen mining regulationJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening mineral resource governance through evidence-based policymaking, transparency and strategic partnerships. …
Minerals Commission pledges stronger mineral governance partnership with UMaT’s IMRIGThe Ghanaian Times
… The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Mr Isaac Tandoh in remarks made on his behalf by his Deputy, Mr Maxwell Klu, pledged the Commission’s commitment to reforms to enhance the ease of the acquisition of mining lease permits. …
Govt committed to reforms to enhance growth of mining sector – Armah Kofi-BuahJoy Online
… According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, the action followed extensive investigations which uncovered significant violations of regulatory requirements, including the unauthorised assignment of mining rights and operations conducted outsi …
Minerals Commission rejects political claims in Adamus lease revocationJoy Online
… Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, stressed that the decision was grounded in law and evidence gathered during investigations. …
Minerals Commission defends Adamus lease revocation, cites illegal mining and regulatory breachesGhana and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against illegal mining, geological exploration, and responsible investment, with discussions on how to ensure Chinese nationals and companies meet standards in Ghana's mining sector. The cooperation will also cover green mining, environmental protection, technology transfer, geological surveys and mapping.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against illegal mining, geological exploration, and responsible investment, with discussions on how to ensure Chinese nationals and companies meet standards in Ghana's mining sector. The cooperation will also cover green mining, environmental protection, technology transfer, geological surveys and mapping.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minerals Commission has demarcated 13 blocked-out areas across the country for allocation to Ghanaians interested in small-scale mining, aiming to provide legal concessions and curb illegal mining activities that threaten the environment.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Commission has commissioned a GH¢28 million multipurpose sports complex in Kenyasi, Asutifi North District, aimed at accelerating sports development in communities affected by Newmont Ahafo South Mine operations. The facility includes an AstroTurf football pitch, athletics track, spectator stands, and floodlights for evening fixtures.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields reported an 81% rise in half-year profit driven by higher gold prices and output, but said uncertainty over the renewal of its Tarkwa mine leases in Ghana—which expire in April 2027—is weighing on the company's valuation and share price. The company submitted a renewal application in November 2025 and has yet to receive a formal response, though it said it is considering all available options including exercising legal rights under the leases.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government is reviewing the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 to strengthen regulation, transparency and sustainable management of Ghana's mineral resources. Proposed reforms include reducing maximum mining lease duration from 30 to 20 years and consolidating reconnaissance and prospecting licenses into a single exploration license capped at five years.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has commissioned a new office complex for the Minerals Commission in Kumasi to strengthen regulatory capacity and bring services closer to mining stakeholders in the middle belt. Officials said the facility would enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery to investors, mining companies, and communities.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Commission CEO reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening mineral resource governance through evidence-based policymaking, transparency and strategic partnerships at the inauguration of the Institute for Mineral Resources Investment and Governance (IMRIG) at UMaT. He highlighted ongoing reforms including review of the Minerals and Mining Act and introduction of progressive royalties pricing regulation aimed at improving transparency and strengthening local content.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources announced that the government is implementing regulatory reforms to accelerate mining sector growth and strengthen Ghana's position in West Africa. The review of the Minerals and Mining Act and National Mining Policy is at an advanced stage and will soon be submitted to Parliament, with reforms aimed at improving regulatory efficiency, enhancing environmental protection, and increasing community participation.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minerals Commission has rejected claims that its revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease was politically motivated, stating instead that the decision was grounded in investigations that uncovered unauthorised assignment of mining rights and operations outside approved authorisations. CEO Isaac Tandoh said the action was taken on legal and technical grounds to protect Ghana's natural resources and public interest.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minerals Commission defended its decision to revoke the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited, citing systemic violations of mining laws including unlawful mining activities and unauthorised assignment of concession parts. The Commission said the decision was lawful and evidence-based, and indicated the company could face prosecution with support from the Attorney General.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →