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Minerals and Mining Act, 2006

2026-04-282026-09-13
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    … The company, which identified itself as a duly licensed operator under the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), said the situation was threatening lawful mining operations and creating security concerns within the host community. …

    Licensed Mining Firm Petitions Minerals Commission Over Illegal Miners’ Invasion On Concession

  3. Joy Online

    … Relying on the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), and the Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. …

    Wontumi trial: Defence witness says verbal mining deals have no legal standing

  4. Joy 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
  5. April 2026

  6. Joy 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

  7. Business & 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

  8. The 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

Former minister attributes 2024 gold export gains to domestic purchase policy

The News

Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor credited Ghana's significant gold export earnings in 2024 to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, under which large-scale mining companies were required from November 2023 to sell 20 per cent of their refined gold to the Bank of Ghana before exporting the remainder, while licensed small-scale miners and Community Mining Schemes were required to sell to the government through the Precious Minerals Marketing Company.

31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Former minister attributes 2024 gold export gains to domestic purchase policy

    Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor credited Ghana's significant gold export earnings in 2024 to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, under which large-scale mining companies were required from November 2023 to sell 20 per cent of their refined gold to the Bank of Ghana before exporting the remainder, while licensed small-scale miners and Community Mining Schemes were required to sell to the government through the Precious Minerals Marketing Company.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government designates 13 blocked-out areas for small-scale mining

    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 →

Sunday 23 August

  1. MCEs collecting galamsey fees facilitating illegality — activist

    Ken Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has accused some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies of facilitating illegal mining by collecting fees from galamsey operators, arguing that such practice raises questions about local authorities' commitment to fighting illegal mining and may expose officials to criminal liability under Ghana's mining laws.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Adamus Resources must settle liabilities under 12-month turnaround plan

    Adamus Resources Limited has agreed to develop a plan to settle outstanding liabilities to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, and financial institutions as part of a 12-month roadmap to restore operations at the mine. A six-member management team with three government and three Adamus representatives will supervise the turnaround.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government forms six-member team to oversee Adamus mine recovery

    The government will form a six-member management team comprising three representatives from Adamus Resources and three from government to supervise the company's mining operation turnaround under a 12-month roadmap agreed at the presidency. This follows the government's revocation of three of the company's mining leases and aims to restore operations at the indigenous large-scale mine.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana should establish Regional Tribunals despite past abuses

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana should establish Regional Tribunals despite past military-era tribunals committing human rights violations, saying proper constitutional safeguards can prevent such abuses. The author contends that historical concerns, while understandable, should not prevent Ghana from using an institution recognised by the Constitution if adequately regulated.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Court adjourns Wontumi's bail application to October 15

    Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), a former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP serving a 20-year sentence for facilitating illegal mining activities, sought bail pending appeal. The High Court adjourned his application to October 15, 2026, due to the indisposition of the judge scheduled to hear it.

    20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Government upholds mining lease revocation for Adamus Resources

    The government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources' mining leases covering the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions in the Western Region, citing alleged breaches including unauthorised arrangements and regulatory infractions. Adamus has rejected the allegations and announced its intention to challenge the decision, arguing the process did not comply with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. Retired miner urges equal enforcement for all mining operations

    A retired miner has argued that the government's revocation of Adamus Resources' mining leases should not be reversed simply because the company is Ghanaian-owned, and that local companies must comply with mining laws at the same standard as individuals charged with galamsey.

    14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Government rejects Adamus sale speculation after lease revocation

    The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases was a regulatory action due to breaches of mining laws and financial obligations, not a prelude to selling the company or its assets. The Minerals Commission identified violations including mining outside designated areas without required permits.

    13 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Lands Ministry says Adamus lease revocation not precursor to asset sale

    Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has clarified that its April revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases, following Minerals Commission findings of breaches of mining law and financial obligations, is not intended to facilitate the sale of the company or its assets. The revocation concerned the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases in the Western Region.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Adamus Resources contests government's mining lease revocation decision

    Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government's decision to uphold the revocation of its mining leases, accusing the Lands and Natural Resources Minister of abusing his powers and disregarding procedures under Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act, 2006. The company describes the allegations against it as "unfounded, contrived and deliberately manufactured" and says the revocation was unlawful.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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 →

  5. 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 →

  6. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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