Also known as: Ing. Dr. Ken Ashigbey · Ing. Ken Ashigbey · Mr. Ashigbey · Dr Ken Ashigbey · Dr Ashigbey
Ken Ashigbey — CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, advocating for security of tenure and regulatory clarity in Ghana's mining sector.
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Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Ken Ashigbey, says the government’s fight against illegal mining will continue to fall short unless state officials entrusted with enforcing the law actively play their part. …
Illegal mining persists because some state officials are failing to act — Ken AshigbeyJoy Online
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Ken Ashigbey, has commended the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for revoking Executive Instrument (EI) 144, describing the decision as a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to prot …
Ken Ashigbey commends government for restoring Achimota Forest Reserve’s protected statusJoy Online
… Dr Ken Ashigbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, said this at the 2026 Mining for Development Forum in Accra. …
Mining lease renewals key to investor confidence – ChamberDaily Guide
Ken Ashigbey (M), Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (1st R) with management The large-scale mining sector contributed more than GH¢22.22 billion in revenue to the economy and provided over 13,819 direct jobs despite facing significant global and domestic challenges, the Chamber of Mines h …
Large Scale Mining Contributed GH¢22bn In 2025 – Mining ChamberDaily Guide
Ken Ashigbey (M), Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (1st R) with management The large-scale mining sector contributed more than GH¢22.22 billion in revenue to the economy and provided over 13,819 direct jobs despite facing significant global and domestic challenges, the Chamber of Mines h …
Large Scale Mining Contributed GH¢22bn In 2025 – Mining ChamberThe 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 FirmsJoy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has warned that Ghana’s mining tax regime has become excessive and is pushing investors to rival countries in West Africa. …
Ghana’s mining taxes have crossed IMF danger zone – Ken AshigbeyJoy Online
… Ken Ashigbey, speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, said Ghana’s current fiscal regime is making the country less attractive to investors, especially as competitors in West Africa offer better conditions. …
Côte d’Ivoire emerging as serious rival to Ghana’s gold industry – Ken AshigbeyJoy Online
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has warned that Ghana risks losing its dominance in gold production as mining investors increasingly turn to other West African countries with friendlier fiscal regimes. …
Ghana’s gold dominance under threat – Ken Ashigbey says West Africa is catching up fastJoy Online
… Ken Ashigbey, said Ghana’s mining industry can only remain globally competitive if regulatory actions are carried out within the framework of the law while safeguarding investor confidence. …
Ghana Chamber of Mines defends Gold Fields’ Tarkwa operations amid mining sector tensionsDr Ken Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, says the government's anti-galamsey campaign is being undermined because some state officials are not adequately supporting enforcement efforts, and he has called for MMDCEs and other state representatives to be held accountable for enforcing the law in their jurisdictions.
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Dr Ken Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, says the government's anti-galamsey campaign is being undermined because some state officials are not adequately supporting enforcement efforts, and he has called for MMDCEs and other state representatives to be held accountable for enforcing the law in their jurisdictions.
17 hours ago · 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.
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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 →
Ghana's large-scale mining sector contributed over GH¢22.22 billion in revenue to the economy in 2025 and provided over 13,819 direct jobs, according to the Chamber of Mines CEO. The industry also recorded US$4.20 billion in local procurement spending and spent US$88.60 million on community development initiatives.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's large-scale mining sector contributed over GH¢22.22 billion in revenue to the economy and provided over 13,819 direct jobs in 2025, despite global and domestic challenges, according to the Chamber of Mines. The industry also recorded local procurement spending of US$4.20 billion and spent US$88.60 million on community development initiatives.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ken Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has urged government to guarantee security of tenure for mining companies, arguing that certainty in mining rights and agreements is essential for attracting investor billions needed for expansion, cleaner technologies, and community development.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ken Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has warned that Ghana's mining tax regime is hitting the upper threshold of what the IMF considers acceptable (40–60% of mining profit-sharing), and is pushing investors to rival West African countries. He cautioned that once gold prices fall, government revenue could exceed 60%, making Ghana uncompetitive.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines warns that Ghana's fiscal regime is making it less attractive to investors compared to neighbours like Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea, with government's share of mining profits already hitting the IMF's upper threshold of 60%, and capital is already beginning to shift away from Ghana.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ken Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, warned that Ghana's mining tax structure is making the country less attractive to investors as regional competitors offer friendlier fiscal regimes. He disclosed that at least one mining company has redirected investment funds from Ghana to Côte d'Ivoire, and cautioned that when gold prices fall, government's share of mining revenues could exceed 60%.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has stressed the need for regulatory certainty and procedural fairness in mining enforcement, citing concerns over developments affecting Gold Fields' Tarkwa operations. The Chamber warned that uncertainty surrounding major mining operations could harm employment, host communities, and Ghana's attractiveness to international investors.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says it remains committed to promoting environmentally and socially responsible mining practices despite the government's termination of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases due to illegal mining breaches, environmental damage, and lack of local benefits. The Chamber's CEO stated that all mining firms must comply fully with Ghana's legal and regulatory framework, and the Chamber will continue working with regulators and stakeholders to strengthen compliance and safeguard the sector's long-term sustainability.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has rejected calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs to nationalise mining assets, with the CEO arguing that the country should instead focus on strengthening regulation, transparency and investor confidence. He cautioned that nationalisation without careful consideration could undermine investor confidence and disrupt mining operations.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →