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Kenneth Ashigbey

Also known as: Mr Ashigbey · Engineer Kenneth Ashigbey · Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey · Dr Kenneth Ashigbey · Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey · Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey · Dr. Ashigbey · Mr Kenneth Ashigbey · Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey · Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines

Kenneth Ashigbey — CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, advocating for mining sector regulation and anti-galamsey enforcement.

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May 2026
15 MayJoy Online
The CEO of the Chamber of Mines, Kenneth Ashigbey, says Ghana is already losing major mining investments to neighbouring countries because of what he describes as an unfriendly fiscal regime. …
Endeavour left Ghana for Côte d’Ivoire – Ashigbey cites major investor exit amid tax concerns

Politics

Ghana needs better city governance to solve transport problems

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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 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 4 September

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 →

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 →

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 →

Thursday 13 August

Ghana, large-scale miners sign GANRAP gold reserve agreement
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 →

Thursday 6 August

Ghana's galamsey fight remains slow, says Chamber of Mines CEO
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 →

Wednesday 5 August

Chamber of Mines donates GH¢2m relief items to flood victims
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 →

Tuesday 4 August

Chamber of Mines urges review of minerals royalty framework
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 →

Tuesday 21 July

CEO denies influencing Wontumi trial or judge relationship
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 →
CAGG disputes government's illegal mining progress claims
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has rejected the government's assessment that "the era of impunity is over" in illegal mining, citing uneven regional enforcement and raising unverified allegations of corruption within NAIMOS. The Coalition credited government action on Achimota Forest Reserve protection and charges against the "Atronsu 5," but argued conditions in areas including the Eastern Region contradict claims of progress.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Coalition calls for stronger enforcement against galamsey
The Coalition Against Galamsey has urged the government to intensify law enforcement against illegal mining beyond press briefings, citing continued devastation of forests, rivers and farmlands. The group welcomed the Attorney-General's decision to stop prosecuting community members defending water bodies and called for justice for a 13-year-old victim in Kete Krachi.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Coalition urges sustained law enforcement against illegal mining
The Coalition Against Galamsey called on the government to intensify efforts against illegal mining through firm and sustained law enforcement beyond press briefings, citing the continued devastation of forests, rivers and farmlands. The Coalition welcomed the Attorney-General's decision to discontinue prosecution of community members arrested defending water bodies from illegal mining and appealed for justice for a 13-year-old victim in Kete Krachi.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 20 July

Coalition Against Galamsey rejects end-of-impunity claim
The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining says although the government has made some progress tackling galamsey, illegal mining activities continue to threaten Ghana's forests, rivers and mining communities, and the situation on the ground does not reflect an end to impunity. The coalition commended the government's decision to revoke amendments affecting Achimota Forest but warned more decisive and uniform enforcement across all regions is needed.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Media Coalition convenor says Wontumi deserved harsher sentence
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, said he would have preferred the Accra High Court to impose the maximum 25-year custodial sentence on NPP Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who received 20 years' imprisonment for illegal mining. Ashigbey argued that those who finance and facilitate illegal mining deserve the harshest punishment available under law.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Wontumi conviction signals wider crackdown on galamsey activists
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, has called the conviction and 20-year sentencing of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) over illegal mining on the Samreboi concession a landmark moment, urging it to trigger a broader crackdown on politically exposed persons involved in galamsey.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Wontumi conviction should spur stronger fight against illegal mining
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, says the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako should inspire journalists, activists and citizens to intensify the campaign against galamsey and demand accountability from those protecting the country's natural resources.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
CAGG disputes government claim that galamsey impunity era is over
The Coalition Against Galamsey Ghana rejected the government's assertion that the era of impunity regarding illegal mining is over, citing escalating lawlessness in the Eastern Region and calling for equal enforcement against all illegal miners, including politically exposed persons and kingpins.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Ghana Chamber of Mines mobilises relief for June flood victims
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 →

Friday 3 July

Mining company, Chamber of Mines support schoolgirls with menstrual health
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 →

Wednesday 10 June

Large-scale mining contributed GH¢22.22bn in 2025
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 →
Large-scale mining sector contributed GH¢22.22bn in 2025
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 →
Defence to call investigator as star witness in Tano Nnimire case
Defence counsel for Bernard Antwi Boasiako in the Tano Nnimire illegal mining trial told an Accra High Court on Monday that he intends to use Detective Chief Inspector Eugene Akpoh Glover as a "star witness." During cross-examination, the investigator maintained his findings were factual but acknowledged he had no direct evidence placing Boasiako at the mining site and had not personally met the listed complainants.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mining sector contributed GH¢22.2bn to economy in 2025
Ghana's large-scale mining sector contributed more than GH¢22.22 billion to the economy in 2025 despite global challenges including geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The sector supported 13,819 direct jobs, spent about US$4.2 billion on local procurement, and invested US$88.6 million in community development initiatives.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Defence to use investigator as star witness in Wontumi trial
Defence counsel for Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), on trial in an illegal mining case, told Accra High Court on Monday that he plans to treat Detective Chief Inspector Eugene Akpoh Glover as a "star witness" after the prosecution withdrew two witnesses. Under cross-examination, Glover maintained his findings were factual but acknowledged there was no direct evidence placing Boasiako at the Tano Nnimire Forest Reserve site and that investigations indicated Boasiako had not personally been there.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

Africa must process minerals locally, not export raw resources
Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development told the 2026 West African Mining and Power Expo in Accra that Africa should move from exporting unprocessed minerals to developing local processing and manufacturing industries to create jobs and retain wealth, arguing the continent risks missing economic benefits from the global energy transition if it remains primarily an exporter of raw resources.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Government pushes mining reforms to strengthen sector growth
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 →