Former Deputy Minister George Mireku Duker has called for Ghana to legislate minimum community development obligations for mining companies, arguing that voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives have failed to adequately address mining communities' development needs. He said such obligations should be captured in Community Development Agreements, citing Sierra Leone's Mining and Minerals Development Act 2022 as an example.
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The Ghana Gold Board will fully fund the rehabilitation of six water treatment plants shut down due to poor water quality linked to irresponsible mining. The first three plants—Daboase, Sekyere Hemang, and Bonsa—collectively serve more than 76 communities and approximately 100,000 users in the Western and Central Regions, while the remaining three will be rehabilitated next year.
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The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission said Ghana is open to mining investments, but companies must operate responsibly and comply fully with the country's laws and regulatory requirements, including licence conditions.
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Former Speaker Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye has called for Ghana to take greater ownership and control of its mineral resources, arguing that decades of reliance on royalties from foreign mining companies have not delivered the economic transformation the country needs. He contends that Ghana should ensure meaningful ownership of minerals extracted from its soil while allowing foreign investors to provide capital and expertise.
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The Ga Mantse has called on mining companies to make their corporate social responsibility programmes measurable and impactful rather than occasional gestures, emphasizing that CSR should translate into tangible and sustainable benefits for host communities through infrastructure, education, health services, and local employment opportunities.
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The Ga Mantse has urged Ghana's mining industry to ensure that communities dependent on mines do not collapse when operations end, arguing that mining must create enduring opportunities rather than leaving behind economic hardship and environmental degradation. He warned against pursuing immediate economic gains at the expense of future generations' prospects.
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The Ga Mantse said mining companies' social licence to operate in host communities can be withdrawn if they act irresponsibly. He emphasized that social licence is not a legal document granted by a minister or regulator, but rather a continuous acceptance conferred by traditional authorities and affected communities.
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Ghana's National Mining Dialogue 2026 is taking place in Accra, organised by Asempa 94.7 FM's Ekosiisen in partnership with Semmis DS and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The event addresses key issues including local content and participation, formalisation of small-scale mining, gold traceability, and strategies for retaining mining revenue, amid concerns that mining wealth has not translated into meaningful development for host communities.
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