Also known as: Act 703 · Minerals and Mining Act 2006
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… He said while Ghana had historically benefited from political stability and incentives under Act 703, competing countries are quickly catching up. …
Endeavour left Ghana for Côte d’Ivoire – Ashigbey cites major investor exit amid tax concernsJoy Online
… Mr Ashigbey noted that Ghana’s stable democracy and incentives under Act 703 previously helped attract investors. …
Ghana’s gold dominance under threat – Ken Ashigbey says West Africa is catching up fastJoy Online
… This is because the local content framework, supported by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and L.I. …
Gold Mining in Ghana: Ghanaians must appraise their interests in the sectorJoy Online
… The Company remains fully compliant with its regulatory obligations and continues to operate within the framework of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). …
Adamus Resources Ltd sets record straight on illegal mining allegationsJoy Online
… operating under valid leases and permits granted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana.” The company added that it “remains fully compliant with its regulatory obligations and continues to operate within the framework of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) …
Adamus Resources refutes illegal mining claims; says due process not followed in licence revocationThe Ghanaian Times
… The decision follows investigations by the Minerals Commission, which established that the company engaged in unauthorised operations in violation of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), and related regulations. …
Minister revokes Adamus Resources leases over illegal miningThe Minerals Commission terminated Northern Ashanti Mines Limited's mineral rights after the company accumulated approximately US$8.33 million in unpaid Annual Mineral Right fees and US$49,928 on prospecting licences, failing to meet statutory obligations despite multiple opportunities to settle.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Minerals Commission terminated Northern Ashanti Mines Limited's mineral rights after the company accumulated approximately US$8.33 million in unpaid Annual Mineral Right fees and US$49,928 on prospecting licences, failing to meet statutory obligations despite multiple opportunities to settle.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa alleges that politically connected individuals are taking over Ghanaian-owned mining companies, citing Northern Ashanti Mines and Adamus Mines as examples, without following due process. He argues the trend threatens local participation in the mining sector and claims the Minerals Commission failed to follow required procedures in revoking Northern Ashanti Mines' licence despite the company having invested over US$100 million.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil has accused the Minerals Commission of undermining Ghanaian-owned mining companies through questionable revocation of mining rights, citing Northern Ashanti Mines, Adamus Resources, and Narawa Mines as examples. He argues the Commission's actions contradict Ghana's indigenisation policy and urged the government to intervene and ensure the law is respected.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has argued that allowing unlicensed miners to operate while pending registration breaches Ghana's mining laws, citing the Minerals and Mining Act's requirement for a mineral right and licence before mining. He contends that mining without a licence is a crime subject to fines and prison terms of 15 to 25 years, and that administrative assurances cannot override statutory licensing requirements.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online analysis finds that the GoldBod CEO's reported proposal to allow registration of small-scale mining operations without a Minister's licence directly violates sections 9, 82, and 99 of Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act and its 2019 Amendment, which criminalize unlicensed mining with penalties of 10,000–15,000 penalty units and 15–25 years' imprisonment for Ghanaians.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil Society Organisations working in fisheries and coastal sectors have urged the government to review offshore gold reconnaissance activities along Ghana's western continental coast, citing concerns over implications for fisheries, marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods. GoldCoast Resource Corp. holds 10 offshore reconnaissance licences covering approximately 10,000 square kilometres extending about 300 kilometres along the coast between Half-Assini and Winneba, with portions potentially overlapping Ghana's Inshore Exclusion Zone.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and community representatives of Tarkwa have petitioned the government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's five mining leases before they expire in April 2027. The petition, submitted through the Minerals Commission to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, urges early approval of the company's November 2025 renewal application to provide certainty for the mine's employees, contractors, and dependent businesses.
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 →
Ghana's Right to Information Act guarantees free access to official information, capping reproduction costs at 38 pesewas per A4 page, yet institutions including the Electoral Commission, Registrar of Companies, and Ghana Meteorological Agency are demanding illegal charges ranging from thousands of cedis, undermining constitutional transparency rights.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine illegal miners became trapped in an abandoned mine shaft on Northern Ashanti Mines Company Limited's concession at Konongo, Ashanti Region, narrowly escaping death. The incident has prompted the company and security agencies to intensify efforts to remove illegal miners from the site.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Chamber of Mines CEO says Ghana's unfriendly fiscal regime, particularly increased royalty rates, has driven major mining investments to neighbouring countries, citing Endeavour Mining's exit to Côte d'Ivoire and another company's decision to redirect funds there due to tax concerns.
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 →
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaians hold conflicting views of foreign mining actors—seeing large-scale companies as exploitative but viewing small-scale foreign operations more favourably despite their environmental damage—and contends that effective implementation of Ghana's local content laws could address mining sector challenges.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Adamus Resources, a licensed Ghanaian mining company, says it operates within the law under valid leases and permits, and denies allegations of illegal mining. The company states it has faced sustained illegal mining activities within its concessions at Akango, Salman, Nkroful and surrounding areas, which it has documented and reported to state institutions.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Indigenous mining firm Adamus Resources has refuted claims of illegal mining following revocation of its licence by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, asserting it operates lawfully under valid leases and permits and contending that authorities failed to follow established legal procedures required under Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited following investigations that found the company engaged in unauthorised operations, unlawfully subcontracted mining without ministerial consent, conducted activities without approved operating plans or valid permits, failed to secure environmental approvals, and allowed foreign nationals to conduct illegal mining on its concessions.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →