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Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources

Government ministry overseeing mining regulation and land administration, currently tackling illegal mining and proposing decentralization of licensing approvals to districts.

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  1. April 2026

  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … Dignitaries present included officials from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, technical advisers, and senior management of the Forestry Commission. …

    Slain forest guard laid to rest at hometown

  3. 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

  4. Joy Online

    … The action by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources comes a few weeks after the communities raised concerns over the alleged ceding of parts of the concession to Chinese nationals for illegal mining (galamsey) activities by the company. …

    Adamus Resources license revocation welcomed by catchment communities in Western region

  5. 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

      … The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reassured the public that steps will be taken to protect the jobs and livelihoods of workers impacted by the revocation of the leases. …

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

6 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.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana First Alliance protests Gold Fields licence renewal in Accra

    The Ghana First Alliance staged a protest in Accra demanding the government not renew the mining licence of Gold Fields, a South African-owned mining company. The demonstration, linked to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa against Ghanaian businesses, calls for the contract to be terminated and mining concessions handed to Ghanaian operators.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. PHDC CEO defends 5,000-hectare land decision for petroleum hub

    The CEO of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation defended the Lands Commission's decision to gazette 5,000 hectares for the Petroleum Hub project, stating it was based on a written directive from President John Dramani Mahama following his announcement to the Western Regional House of Chiefs on July 30, 2025.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian 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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Nzema chiefs meet Lands Minister on development and environment

    A delegation of Western Nzema traditional leaders, led by Paramount Chief Awulae Kwasi Amakyi III, met with Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah to discuss development issues in the Jomoro Municipality and to support the government's efforts against illegal mining and environmental degradation.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana replaces illegal mining with cooperative scheme in Ellembelle

    The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is replacing illegal mining operations in the Ellembelle District with a Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme, aimed at reducing illegal mining's harm to communities and water bodies while helping youth transition to responsible, sustainable livelihoods. Small-scale miners are also developing the Anwiah Teleko Bokazo Responsible Cooperative Mining site on an abandoned pit, with government support.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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. Armed illegal miners invade farming communities in Sunyani

    Residents of several farming communities in Sunyani Municipality say illegal galamsey operators are moving into their areas with armed force and heavy equipment, threatening cocoa and cashew farms. More than 500 farmers have appealed to security agencies for immediate action and say they are prepared to resist what they describe as attempts by "powerful people" to seize their farmlands.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. 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 →

Monday 25 May

  1. Oda Forest Reserve faces massive destruction from logging, mining

    The Oda Forest Reserve in Bekwai, Ashanti Region, is being devastated by illegal logging, unregulated mining, and encroachment, transforming dense forest into barren landscapes with mining pits and polluted streams. Chiefs and residents are calling for immediate government intervention to prevent irreversible environmental damage.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Lands Ministry denies National Security involvement in Ankobra River galamsey

    The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has rejected claims that National Security operatives aided illegal mining on the Ankobra River, describing the allegations made by arrested suspects as "completely false, misleading and without any merit." The Ministry said preliminary investigations found the claims to be untrue and noted that illegal miners often make baseless accusations against state institutions to evade accountability.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Security officers accused in illegal mining to face law

    The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the law against illegal mining, warning that four security operatives arrested in connection with galamsey activities will face full legal consequences if the allegations are proven.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Lands Ministry probes National Security operatives' alleged galamsey links

    The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has constituted a fact-finding team to investigate allegations linking purported National Security operatives to illegal mining activities following the arrest of four armed illegal miners at Dominase in May, during which the suspects claimed they were acting under the direction of individuals identified as "Ras", "Mambo" and "Nana Teku". The ministry spokesperson said the investigation was prompted by concerns that some NAIMOS operations were allegedly being undermined by persons believed affiliated with National Security.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Four arrested for illegal mining security along Ankobra River

    The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested four suspected armed illegal miners at Dominase in the Nzema East Municipality during a patrol along the Ankobra River on May 20, 2026. The suspects resisted arrest and were found operating with pump-action guns and machetes at an active galamsey site.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Forestry Commission hands over 10 protection camps to combat illegal mining

    The Forestry Commission has handed over 10 forest protection camps and two checkpoints to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, logging and other forest crimes. The handover took place under the UK-Ghana Forest Governance Partnership.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Former lands minister claims mining land reclamation requires no ministerial consent

    The former Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources testified in the High Court that land reclamation on mining concessions constitutes mine support services, which are legally distinct from the assignment or transfer of mineral rights and do not require the same level of ministerial approval under Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act. This testimony formed part of the defence case for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako in the Samreboi illegal mining case.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. 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. National House of Chiefs opposes merging Land Administrator office with Lands Commission

    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 under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to ensure efficient management of stool land revenue and accountability.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Chiefs oppose merging stool lands office with commission

    The National House of Chiefs has rejected Constitutional Review Committee recommendations to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands with the Lands Commission, arguing the OASL should remain independent to protect stool land revenues and support traditional authorities in land administration.

    15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. NAIMOS arrests three Chinese nationals in Tano River operation

    Operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested three Chinese nationals during a riverine operation targeting illegal mining along the Tano River in Amenfi West District on 14 May 2026. The suspects were found overseeing miners operating Changfan machines on floating platforms and were handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. NAIMOS donates 100 water pumps to National Service Secretariat

    The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat is donating 100 water pumps to the National Service Secretariat to support farming activities across the country. The donation ceremony was set for Tuesday at NAIMOS headquarters and will include discussions on collaboration in combating illegal mining.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  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 →

Monday 11 May

  1. Interim committee visits Eastern Nzema Traditional Council

    An Interim Management Committee appointed by government to oversee ADAMUS Resources Limited, a gold prospecting company in Ellembelle District, called on the Paramount Chief of Eastern Nzema Traditional Council. The visit followed the government's revocation of three mining leases held by ADAMUS Resources after the Minerals Commission found the company had breached mining laws by releasing its concession to a foreign company allegedly engaged in illegal mining.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Africa Centre launches nature-based climate action plan

    The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action held a high-level gathering in Accra with diplomats, government officials, academics, and development partners to advance nature-based climate solutions across the continent. The Global Lead emphasized that despite Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions, it faces severe climate impacts and possesses rich natural assets including forests and wetlands that should anchor the continent's climate strategy.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gold Fields seeks 20-year lease extension for Tarkwa mine

    Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser has declared the company will pursue a lease extension for its Tarkwa mine, which expires in April 2027, signalling a major long-term investment plan. The company submitted an application in November seeking an extension of at least another 20 years and plans substantial reinvestment including equipment acquisition and expanded capacity.

    6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Stakeholder consultation advances Atewa Forest protection efforts

    A major stakeholder consultation held at Osino-Saman in Fanteakwa South District, organised under the EU-supported BRACE programme in collaboration with the Concerned Citizens of Atewa Landscape, brought together community members, traditional authorities, environmental advocates, and state regulatory agencies to address ecological threats to the Atewa enclave, particularly from illegal mining and unsustainable extractive activities.

    6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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