Minerals and Mining Act, 2006

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May 2026
15 MayJoy Online
… He assured potential investors that Ghana’s mining sector was backed by strong legal and institutional frameworks, including the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), which guaranteed stability agreements, contract sanctity, tax incentives, and protection against retroactive p …
Lands Minister woos global mining investors to Ghana
April 2026
30 AprJoy 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 straigh on illegal mining allegations
30 AprBusiness & Financial Times
… 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 denies illegal mining claims
28 AprThe Chronicle
… According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the company unlawfully subcontracted mining operations without obtaining mandatory ministerial approval, in violation of provisions under the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). …
Adamus Resources Shown Red Card …Govt Revokes Mining Leases At Akango, Salman, Nkroful Over Breach Of Laws

Mining & Energy

Gabon's president commends Ghana's mining sector reforms

The News

During a state visit, Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema praised Ghana's mining reforms for improving transparency and governance, saying they position Ghana as an example for African countries seeking greater economic benefits from mineral resources. He highlighted the importance of local processing of natural resources, noting that both countries are pursuing policies to move beyond exporting raw materials.

29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Gabon's president commends Ghana's mining sector reforms
During a state visit, Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema praised Ghana's mining reforms for improving transparency and governance, saying they position Ghana as an example for African countries seeking greater economic benefits from mineral resources. He highlighted the importance of local processing of natural resources, noting that both countries are pursuing policies to move beyond exporting raw materials.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

NPP chairmanship candidate Wontumi's campaign reviews future after jail sentence
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), an aspirant for NPP national chairmanship, has not yet decided whether to continue his campaign following a recent jail sentence. His campaign manager said the team will consult with the NPP General Secretary and other stakeholders within a week to determine the way forward.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority calls for equal galamsey enforcement, Wontumi conviction review
The Minority in Parliament has called for equal enforcement of Ghana's anti-illegal mining laws and urged the Court of Appeal to closely review the trial that led to the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako. The Minority criticized selective application of justice in the fight against galamsey and called on the Attorney General to publish the state's enforcement record across the political spectrum.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society group hails Wontumi conviction, calls for mining law enforcement
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana welcomed the Accra High Court's conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) and Akonta Mining Company Limited for unlawful mining activities, and urged stronger action against illegal mining. The group said the judgment reinforces that Ghana's mining laws apply equally to all persons and companies regardless of political status.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lands and Mines Watch hails Wontumi conviction for illegal mining
Civil society group Lands and Mines Watch Ghana welcomed the conviction and sentencing of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and Akonta Mining Company Limited by the Accra High Court, calling it a landmark moment that reinforces the equal application of Ghana's mining laws regardless of political status.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Lead Counsel claims High Court erred in Wontumi conviction
John Darko, Lead Counsel for the Minority Caucus, has criticized the High Court's conviction of former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, arguing the prosecution failed to establish that Wontumi transferred his mining concession to persons engaged in illegal mining, and contending the court misinterpreted the Minerals and Mining Act by criminalizing a transfer that the law merely renders invalid.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Counsel claims High Court misapplied law in Wontumi conviction
The Lead Counsel for the Minority Caucus has criticized the High Court's conviction of former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), arguing that the prosecution failed to establish that Wontumi transferred his mining concession to persons engaged in illegal mining and that the court misinterpreted the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, which he contends renders such a transfer invalid rather than criminal.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

Minority challenges Wontumi's mining conviction on procedural grounds
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has objected to the 20-year prison sentence handed down to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) on two counts under the Minerals and Mining Act, alleging procedural irregularities including denial of counsel and selective prosecution, and vowing to appeal to higher courts.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
CAGG challenges "impunity era over" claim, demands stronger enforcement
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey disputes the government's assertion that the era of impunity is over in illegal mining, arguing that persistent lawlessness across mining hotspots and inconsistent enforcement demonstrate the battle remains unresolved. The coalition acknowledged progress by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources but insists that sustained, uniform enforcement across all regions and against all operators is needed to protect forests, rivers and mining communities.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Ashanti Chair Wontumi convicted on six mining charges
The Accra High Court has convicted Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, on all six charges under the Minerals and Mining Act in connection with illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. The charges allege that Wontumi and his company Akonta Mining Limited permitted mining operations without ministerial approval and facilitated unlicensed mining in 2024.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP chairman Wontumi convicted on six illegal mining charges
The Accra High Court has convicted NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako on all six charges of illegal mining on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region, including unlawful assignment of mineral rights and facilitating unlicensed mining operations contrary to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Cabinet approves revised mining law amendments for parliament
Ghana's Cabinet has approved amendments to its mining law for submission to parliament, aimed at increasing oversight of the sector and curbing illegal mining. The revised law seeks to strengthen local content, improve linkages to manufacturing, establish district mining committees, and replace reconnaissance and prospecting licences with a single five-year exploration licence.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

Cabinet approves mining lease reforms capping duration at 20 years
Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 that reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years and introduce Community Development Agreements. The revised Bill will be submitted to Parliament for approval as part of broader efforts to strengthen mining sector governance.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Deputy Lands Minister calls for mandatory reclamation bonds in mining
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has advocated for mandatory reclamation bonds for mining licence holders and additional engineers in mining districts to strengthen environmental protection and regulation. He reported that 29 of the Auditor-General's recommendations have been fully implemented and 25 others addressed, while the government is deploying more EPA officers and establishing community mining committees.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Mining lease uncertainty poses greater threat than taxes
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 →

Thursday 9 July

Minerals Commission pledges partnership with UMaT's governance institute
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 →

Tuesday 23 June

IEA's proposal to deny Gold Fields lease renewal risks harming local businesses
The Business & Financial Times publishes an opinion piece arguing that the Institute of Economic Affairs' May 2026 call to deny Gold Fields' mining lease renewal in Tarkwa and award it to a local owner would paradoxically harm Ghanaian enterprises that have grown within the mining ecosystem, including Engineers and Planners, ZEN Petroleum Holdings, Western Transport Services, and Genser Energy.
23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

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 →

Thursday 21 May

Licensed miner seeks Minerals Commission help against illegal invasion
Kofreze Construction & Engineering Limited has petitioned the Minerals Commission to intervene after illegal miners forcibly took over its licensed concession at Wasa Dadieso in the Wasa Amenfi East Municipality, Western Region, causing environmental degradation and property destruction. The company's security team detected the invasion about three weeks before the April 24, 2026 petition.
21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 15 May

Defence witness: verbal mining deals lack legal standing in Ghana
A mining engineer testifying for Chairman Wontumi's defence told the court that Ghana's mining laws require formal procedures and ministerial approval for assignment of mineral rights, and that verbal permission cannot constitute a valid transfer. Wontumi faces six counts of allegedly permitting mining on his concession without prior ministerial approval and facilitating unlicensed mining.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lands Minister pitches Ghana as Africa's premier mining investment destination
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, promoted Ghana to global mining companies at the United Nations Forum on Forests in New York, highlighting the country's mineral deposits, political stability, and legal frameworks. Ghana has attracted over $20 billion in mining investments over the past two decades and remains Africa's leading gold producer.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

Adamus Resources denies illegal mining, cites unlawful activity within concessions
Adamus Resources Limited, a licensed Ghanaian mining company, has rejected regulatory allegations that it is engaged in illegal mining, stating it operates under valid leases and permits. The company says it has faced persistent illegal mining activities within its concessions at Akango, Salman, Nkroful, and surrounding areas, and has reported these to state institutions.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Adamus Resources disputes illegal mining claims over licence revocation
Mining company Adamus Resources has rejected allegations of illegal mining following the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources revoking its licence, claiming the ministry did not follow due process as required under the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006.
30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 28 April

Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases over law breaches
Ghana's government has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following investigations that revealed illegal mining activities, regulatory breaches, unlawful subcontracting without ministerial approval, and environmental damage including land destruction and water pollution.
28 April 2026 · The Chronicle →