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2026-04-252026-06-15
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Minerals Commission has strongly defended the revocation of the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited, insisting that the decision was taken in the national interest following what it describes as “systemic and flagrant violations” of Ghana’s mining laws. …

    Minerals Commission defends Adamus lease revocation, cites illegal mining and regulatory breaches

  3. Joy Online

    … These allegations were confirmed in a report by the Minerals Commission, which ultimately informed the decision to revoke the mining licence of Adamus Resources Limited. …

    Adamus Resources license revocation welcomed by catchment communities in Western region

  4. Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases for violations

    1. Joy Online

      … The development comes shortly after the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources announced the cancellation of Adamus’ leases covering the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions, citing findings by the Minerals Commission. …

      Soldiers deployed to Adamus site after government revoked mining leases

    2. Joy Online

      … ocation affecting its concessions at Akango, Salman and Nkroful, and was responding “in the interest of accuracy and public clarity.” Adamus maintained that it remains a fully licensed operator within Ghana’s regulatory framework, with valid approvals from the Minerals Commission …

      Adamus rejects lease revocation, cites breach of due process

    3. Joy Online

      … According to a press statement issued on Sunday, April 26, the decision follows a series of investigations conducted by the Minerals Commission, which uncovered multiple instances of illegal and unauthorised mining activities carried out by the company. …

      Government revokes Adamus Resources Limited’s mining leases for illegal activities

  5. Joy Online

    … In a letter dated April 23, 2026, and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, the union described its position as one of “irrevocable opposition,” saying it would resist any attempt to enforce the policy. …

    Mineworkers Union rejects reported contract mining directive for Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin

  6. Joy Online

    … rankly, I am failing to see their impact when it comes to fighting galamsey,” he said. “I see critical resources being deployed to a group that could have been channelled to institutions like the Police, the central institutions at the Forestry Commission, the Minerals Commission …

    Blue Water Guards not delivering expected results in galamsey fight — Daryl Bosu

  7. Joy Online

    … The problem is when they report to the police, no action is taken.” Mr Bosu suggested that resources would be better used by strengthening existing institutions. “Those resources could have been channelled to the police, the Forestry Commission, and the Minerals Commission to do …

    Galamsey fight ‘uncoordinated and failing’ – Daryl Bosu
Mining & Energy

Global Ore receives approval for Aboso-Bompieso mine operations

The News

Global (Ghana) Ore Industries Ltd has received official approval to operate the Aboso-Bompieso Mine as a large-scale mining company in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, following a lease transfer from Adudanfed Company Limited on 3 January 2025. The company pledges to create employment opportunities and pursue infrastructure development and local content participation in the host communities.

5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Global Ore receives approval for Aboso-Bompieso mine operations

    Global (Ghana) Ore Industries Ltd has received official approval to operate the Aboso-Bompieso Mine as a large-scale mining company in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, following a lease transfer from Adudanfed Company Limited on 3 January 2025. The company pledges to create employment opportunities and pursue infrastructure development and local content participation in the host communities.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Global Ore announces Abosso-Bompieso mining project to Wassa Fiase

    Benso Global (Ghana) Ore Industries Limited has announced its Abosso-Bompieso mining project to the Wassa Fiase Paramountcy, having acquired a 17-year mining lease in December 2024. The company plans to establish a modern processing facility with crushing, milling, leaching, and gold recovery systems, alongside a tailings storage facility.

    10 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Study identifies reforms needed for Ghana's community mining scheme

    Researchers have presented findings from a study on Ghana's Community Mining Scheme, evaluating its benefits since 2019 and identifying policy and practice changes needed. The research, conducted by teams from the University of Derby and University of Mines and Technology, surveyed 500 CMS miners and interviewed regulators and miners to assess the scheme's impact and challenges.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Illegal mining threatens students, farms in Akim Pankese

    The Dwatoahene of Akim Pankese has warned that intensified illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Birim North District are destroying farmlands, degrading the environment, and putting school children, farmers, and residents at risk, including operations near a school and electricity infrastructure.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. GMet proposes legislative upgrade to Meteorological Authority

    The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. ESG reporting in Ghana prioritizes metrics over measurable outcomes

    ESG reporting in Ghana and Africa has expanded rapidly but often emphasizes impressive output figures while failing to track whether initiatives actually benefit communities or create lasting change. The article argues that corporations prioritize visibility over verifiability, leaving the true value of many sustainability efforts unclear.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

  1. New mining bill proposes decentralising licence approvals to districts

    Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has submitted a new mining bill to Cabinet that would transfer licensing approval powers from central agencies like the EPA and Minerals Commission to newly established District Mining Committees, giving local communities greater involvement in mining governance and licensing decisions.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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 4 June

  1. High Court sets July 3, 2026 for Wontumi mining case judgment

    A High Court in Accra has scheduled July 3, 2026 to deliver judgment in the trial of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), who is accused of facilitating unlicensed mining on his Akonta Mining Company Limited's Samreboi concession without ministerial approval. He and his company face charges of assignment of mineral rights without approval and purposely facilitating an unlicensed mining operation under the Minerals and Mining Act.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Damang Gold Mine lease agreement headed to parliament for ratification

    The government will submit the Damang Gold Mine lease agreement to parliament for ratification following its takeover by Engineers and Planners after Gold Fields' lease expired. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister said suspending operations pending ratification was not viable given the thousands of jobs and economic activities linked to the mine.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Huayou Cobalt acquires Atlantic Lithium's Ghana Ewoyaa Project

    Chinese firm Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd. is in final stages of acquiring Australia's Atlantic Lithium Ltd. in a $210 million all-cash deal to secure Atlantic's lithium tenements in Ghana, including the Ewoyaa Project. An opinion piece argues this represents a missed strategic opportunity for Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund to participate in the emerging lithium value chain.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 1 June

  1. Tarkwa host communities urge government to renew Gold Fields lease

    Host communities in Tarkwa—Abekoase, Tebe, Huniso, and Pepesa—are appealing to government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease, citing infrastructure projects, scholarships, and job creation for local youth. Community leaders warn that contract termination would cause massive unemployment and negatively impact area development, and they urge government to separate the lease decision from ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GoldBod procures 10 speedboats to fight illegal mining

    Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced procurement of 10 high-tech speedboats for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operational Secretariat to protect river bodies from illegal mining operations, which he described as a grave environmental threat. The initiative builds on earlier support including five pick-up vehicles and GH¢5 million provided to the task force last year.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Heath Goldfields unveils US$20m five-year Bogoso-Prestea development plan

    Heath Goldfields Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned company, has launched a US$20 million five-year community development plan for the Bogoso-Prestea enclave covering education, healthcare, infrastructure, skills development and local job creation, with projects including a nursing training college, UMaT campus, technical vocational centre, school blocks, health clinics and community infrastructure improvements.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 25 May

  1. Joy Business examines Ghana's future in mining and extractives

    Joy Business is hosting a national roundtable discussion titled "To Nationalise or Transform? Rethinking Ghana's Approach to Mining, Oil and Critical Minerals" to examine whether greater Ghanaian ownership of the extractive sector is sufficient for national benefit, or if deeper reforms in governance, financing, and accountability are needed.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP chairman challenges illegal mining case in High Court

    Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako testified before the High Court that individuals who claimed ownership of seized items have been turned into prosecution witnesses against him, while denying involvement in illegal mining activities on a concession where he serves as director.

    25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 21 May

  1. 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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Licensed miner petitions National Security over illegal occupation

    Kofreze Construction and Engineering Limited has petitioned National Security and the Minerals Commission over unlawful occupation of its licensed mining concession by illegal miners at Wasa Dadieso in the Western Region, which it says occurred about three weeks ago and caused environmental destruction.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gold Fields Foundation admits 105 graduates to training programme

    Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has enrolled 105 graduates from its host communities into a two-year Graduate Training Programme designed to provide practical skills and industry experience in mining and mining support services, including certifications in competency and Lean Six Sigma.

    20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Gold Fields Ghana welcomes 105 graduates to 24-month training scheme

    The Tarkwa Mine of Gold Fields Ghana has enrolled 105 graduates into its 2026/2028 Graduate Training Programme, designed to build technical and professional skills and provide work experience. The 24-month programme, led by experienced professionals, includes training in safety, technical competence, and professional growth, with support for Minerals Commission competency certification and Lean Six Sigma White Belt qualification.

    19 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 18 May

  1. Mahama recused himself from Damang Mine Cabinet discussions

    Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama against state-capture allegations, saying the President deliberately stayed out of Cabinet discussions on the Damang mining lease because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's interest in the matter, and that Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than direct handover.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chamber of Mines defends Gold Fields' Tarkwa lease extension bid

    The Ghana Chamber of Mines has defended Gold Fields' application to extend its Tarkwa mining lease, accusing the Institute of Economic Affairs of advancing "material factual inaccuracies" and warning that rejecting the renewal could weaken investor confidence and Ghana's competitive standing in mining.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 15 May

  1. Government expands Blue Water Guards to combat illegal mining nationwide

    The government has graduated another batch of Blue Water Guards at the Western Naval Command as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against illegal mining and protect water bodies. The initiative, launched in 2025, aims to train about 2,000 young people nationwide to monitor rivers, report illegal mining activities, and educate communities on environmental protection; 1,617 trained guards have already been deployed across eight regions.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GNPC subsidiary Explorco engages Dagbon leadership on Volta Basin oil exploration

    A delegation from GNPC Explorco held strategic discussions with traditional authorities in Tamale, including the Overlord of Dagbon, to brief them on the Voltaian Basin Project and establish an operational office in the northern sector. The delegation also met with the Lands Commission and Minerals Commission to discuss safety measures and logistics for oil exploration that spans approximately one-third of Ghana's landmass.

    15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 14 May

  1. National House of Chiefs opposes OASL-Lands Commission merger

    The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent because it was created to improve management of stool land revenue, ensure transparency and accountability, and protect traditional authorities' land interests — purposes that would be compromised under the Lands Commission.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Akyem Tafo chief opposes Parin Gold mining plans

    The Chiefs and people of Akyem Tafo in the Eastern Region have strongly opposed plans by mining company Parin Gold Limited to undertake prospecting and possible mining activities in Old Tafo and surrounding communities, citing concerns about protection of water bodies, farmlands, and future generations from mining's effects.

    13 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana revives inter-agency committee on mineral royalty monitoring

    The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and key state institutions have reconstituted an inter-agency committee to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues. The committee, chaired by the acting commissioner of GRA's Domestic Tax Revenue Division, held its inaugural meeting in Accra on 8 May 2026 to address gaps created during institutional transitions and tackle issues like undeclared production and royalty leakages.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MIIF revives inter-agency committee for mineral royalty monitoring

    The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has reconstituted an inter-agency committee comprising representatives from Ghana's extractive sector institutions to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues. The committee, chaired by the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, held its inaugural meeting on 8 May 2026, focusing on restoring coordination and addressing concerns including undeclared production, royalty leakages and weak regulatory oversight.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline

    As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. MIIF leads committee revival to strengthen mineral royalty monitoring

    Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund has reconstituted an inter-agency committee comprising representatives from state institutions including the Ghana Revenue Authority, Minerals Commission, and others to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining-related revenues. The committee, chaired by the GRA's Acting Commissioner of Domestic Tax Revenue, held its inaugural meeting on 8 May 2026 and aims to address coordination gaps, undeclared production, royalty leakages and weak regulatory oversight in the mining sector.

    12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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