Also known as: MinCom · The Minerals Commission
Ghana's mining sector regulator that issues and terminates mining licences and collects statutory fees from licensed operators.
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… Dr Sulemana at commissioning of the Ashanti Regional Office of the Minerals Commission in Kumasi, said the existing licensing arrangements could tie up mineral concessions for unnecessarily long periods, preventing other potential investors from accessing them. …
Government moves to review Minerals and Mining Act to strengthen regulationJoy Online
… This was revealed by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, during the commissioning of the new ultramodern office complex for the Minerals Commission in Kumasi. …
23 lives lost to abandoned illegal mining pits in Ashanti Region – Regional MinisterJoy Online
The government has commissioned a new office complex for the Minerals Commission in Kumasi as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s mining regulatory institutions and improve service delivery in the sector. …
Gov’t commissions new Minerals Commission office in Kumasi to strengthen mining regulationDaily Guide
The Presidency has directed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources Limited to present a 12-month roadmap for turning around the Adamus mine. …
Mahama Rescues Adamus ResourcesThe Ghanaian Times
… The GMWU said it was particularly concerned about a directive by the Minerals Commission to Zijin, Newmont and AngloGold to transition their owner-mining operations to contract mining by December 2026. …
Mineworkers demand halt to contract mining directiveJoy Online
… Under the agreed framework, Adamus Resources, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission will jointly develop the 12-month turnaround roadmap. …
Adamus welcomes 12-month roadmap to revive mine, restore investor confidenceJoy Online
… The Minerals Commission lists Act 995 among the principal laws governing Ghana’s mining sector, alongside the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and the 2015 amendment, Act 900. …
MCEs collecting fees from galamseyers are facilitating illegality – Ken AshigbeyJoy Online
… Mr Adjei further called for clearer boundaries around the expanding functions of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to prevent overlaps with institutions such as the Minerals Commission and other state agencies. …
2027 Budget Statement must pivot around job creation, greater transparency – CSOs to governmentJoy Online
… Commendation for government The industry body particularly praised the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and the leadership of the Minerals Commission for what it described as their efforts in securing a practical resolution to the dispute. …
Chamber of Mines backs government’s Adamus revival planJoy Online
… Under the arrangement announced on Friday, 21st August 2026, the Ministry, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources will develop a 12-month roadmap for the turnaround of the mine. …
From dialogue to action: IMANI engagement helps shape a new path for Adamus ResourcesTraditional authorities in Konongo and Juansa have backed the Minerals Commission's revocation of Northern Ashanti Mines Limited's license, citing poor performance, environmental degradation, and neglect of community responsibilities. The chiefs support bringing in credible investors to mine responsibly and protect local water bodies and farmland.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
Traditional authorities in Konongo and Juansa have backed the Minerals Commission's revocation of Northern Ashanti Mines Limited's license, citing poor performance, environmental degradation, and neglect of community responsibilities. The chiefs support bringing in credible investors to mine responsibly and protect local water bodies and farmland.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana has invested $4.26 billion in local procurement over the past five years, including $2.59 billion with host community businesses, representing 93 per cent of its total procurement spending. The company has engaged and supported nearly 100 suppliers in its host communities.
10 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Minerals Commission terminated Northern Ashanti Mines Limited's mining leases and prospecting licences, citing the company's failure to pay statutory fees (US$8.33 million in annual mineral right fees and US$49,928 in prospecting licence fees) and lack of meaningful mining operations for over two years. The Commission has told the company to pursue its legal challenge in court rather than through media commentary.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Youth from Amansie South and Amansie West districts are benefiting from a Community Skills and Apprenticeship Programme by Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd, with training in welding, electrical work, heavy equipment operation, and other technical fields. A total of 71 beneficiaries graduated after one year of training, with about 40 gaining full-time employment with Asanko and its business partners, while a further 75 participants have been inducted into Cohort Two.
16 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.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Commission has terminated the mining lease and prospecting licences of Northern Ashanti Mines Limited over unpaid mineral right fees exceeding US$8.3 million, saying the decision followed persistent breaches of Ghanaian law and was carried out in accordance with the Minerals and Mining Act.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited has challenged the Minerals Commission's decision to revoke its mining lease and prospecting licence, claiming the commission failed to follow due process, misrepresented the company's financial position, and did not give prior notice of alleged breaches before the revocation.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A former Chief Inspector of Mines has urged the Minerals Commission to negotiate a payment plan with Northern Ashanti Mines over alleged outstanding statutory fees rather than escalate the dispute, noting that the company is still in the pre-production phase and may lack sufficient cash flow to meet immediate financial obligations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Co-chair of Ghana's Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative says outstanding statutory debt should not be grounds for revoking Northern Ashanti Mines' lease, arguing the government should negotiate payment arrangements instead and that keeping the business operational enables revenue generation to settle obligations.
28 October 2026 · 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 →
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited has challenged the Minerals Commission's justification for taking over its Konongo premises, disputing claims of US$8.3 million in debt and accusing the regulator of acting in bad faith without proper notice of statutory breaches. The company says it has invested more than US$100 million in the mine since 2019 and received only a revocation letter without prior statutory notice as required by law.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minerals and Mining (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulations require Ghanaian companies to conduct surface mining and hold at least 50 percent interest in underground mining partnerships. The policy is intended to create direct and indirect employment for skilled and unskilled Ghanaian workers in mining operations.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minerals Commission has defended its termination of Northern Ashanti Mines Limited's mining leases and prospecting licences, citing more than US$8.38 million in unpaid Annual Mineral Right fees accumulated from 2010 to 2025 and alleged breaches of the Minerals and Mining Act. The company has challenged the termination in legal proceedings.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Malawi delegation led by its Mining Minister met Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister to learn from Ghana's experience in mining-sector reforms, focusing on responsible sourcing, artisanal mining, and mineral revenue management. Ghana's Lands Minister outlined ongoing reforms including clearer timelines for mining licences and involvement of district-level committees in assessing proposed concessions.
26 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 →
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited has filed an injunction application at Ghana's High Court to block a government takeover of its Konongo concession, citing about $110 million in committed expenditure at risk. The company, which alleges that Minerals Commission officials and military personnel visited the mine on October 22, 2026, and ordered evacuation, seeks to restrain the takeover until the court rules on the legality of the lease termination.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called on the Office of the Attorney-General to investigate the Ghana Gold Board CEO over statements it claims encouraged artisanal miners to operate without licences outside forest reserves and river bodies, arguing such remarks violate Ghana's mining laws and could undermine anti-galamsey efforts.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Six large-scale mining firms in Ghana will compete in the 16th National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition on 24 October 2026 in Akyempim, hosted by Golden Star Wassa mine under the theme "Safety First, Safety Always".
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union has rejected the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' claim of extensive consultations over government directives on contract mining, calling the assertion "factually inaccurate." The Union says it petitioned the Ministry in August over concerns that the Local Content Policy could expose mines and workers to exploitation and weaken labour protections, but no practical steps to address these concerns had been taken as of late October.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine Limited's Community Relations Manager says the company's planned Western Region airport is expected to cost at least US$80 million, covering land preparation and construction of supporting infrastructure, though the final cost could exceed this estimate.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Damang in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality have praised Damang Gold Mine Ltd for road construction and community developments since new management took over six months ago, while calling for increased employment opportunities for women and National Service personnel.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mechanical engineer Obed Asamoah says Damang Gold Mine can remain operational for at least 15 more years if it receives necessary investment, emphasizing that the transition to a new investor need not fundamentally change the mine's operations.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine's Manager in charge of Mining says the company is actively mining at multiple pits, including Amoanda and Juno, with plans to extend to Rex pits, dismissing claims that operations rely solely on treating existing stockpiles.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Narawa Company Limited has called for an independent investigation into an alleged armed takeover of its Osiem and Nsutam mining concessions, alleging that groups including Chinese nationals were mining under military protection, resulting in three deaths and 10 injuries between August and October 2026.
22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced three measures to protect workers' wages, benefits and conditions of service as mining companies transition from owner mining to contract mining. The measures require the Minerals Commission to prevent deterioration in workers' employment conditions, harmonise remuneration across the mining industry value chain, and categorise eligible mining contractors according to their capacity.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has assured mineworkers that no employee should suffer a reduction in wages, benefits or conditions of service as mining companies transition from owner mining to contract mining. Workers employed by mining contractors must receive salaries, wages, allowances, benefits and other incentives equivalent to those enjoyed by owner mining workers performing comparable work.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has set November 30, 2026, as the deadline for the Minerals Commission to implement additional safeguards under the contract mining policy to protect workers' wages, benefits and conditions of service as mining companies transition from owner mining to contract mining.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has directed the Minerals Commission to ensure that workers in Ghana's mining industry do not suffer reductions in wages, benefits or conditions of service as mining companies transition from owner mining to contract mining. The Ministry said contract mining workers should enjoy salaries, wages, allowances, benefits and other incentives equivalent to those of owner mining workers performing comparable work before the transition.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Commission terminated Narawa Limited's mining leases over the Nsutam and Osiem concessions after the company failed to pay outstanding annual mineral right fees of US$909,127.79 within the prescribed period. The Commission said the termination followed established legal procedures and that the mineral rights reverted to the State.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →