The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson has reaffirmed the government's commitment to responsible mining while acknowledging unresolved grievances over environmental damage, displacement, and land-use conflicts in mining communities. The government said it had a duty to address such concerns honestly and ensure disputes were handled fairly through appropriate institutions.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Presidential Spokesperson said mining companies must demonstrate tangible progress in employment, local procurement, skills development, and Ghanaian participation in host communities, cautioning that national economic gains will be meaningless if mineral wealth leaves mining areas without corresponding improvements in livelihoods and local development.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's Gold Board announced a technology-driven gold traceability system launching by end of 2026 to track gold purchases back to their mine of origin and strengthen transparency and accountability. The system will identify irresponsible mining operations and may impose sanctions including confiscation or punitive discounts on non-compliant gold.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced plans to launch a digital gold tokenisation platform enabling Ghanaians to buy, trade, and use gold digitally, with a broader gold tokenisation programme rolling out in 2027 to allow fractional ownership of Ghana's gold resources by citizens and Africans.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's Gold Board announced plans to establish a Gold Village in Accra in 2027 to promote gold jewellery manufacturing, create jobs, and retain more value from Ghana's gold industry locally. He noted that nearly nine metric tonnes of gold produced in Ghana were refined locally this year before export.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has called for greater local ownership and participation in Ghana's mining industry, arguing that communities where mineral resources are extracted must benefit more directly from the wealth generated and be recognised as key partners rather than merely as locations where resources are extracted.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi disclosed that nearly 9 metric tonnes of gold produced in Ghana have been refined locally in 2025, marking a shift from the country's historical practice of exporting unrefined gold. The move is intended to increase local value addition, create sustainable jobs, and retain more economic benefit from Ghana's gold industry within the country.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board has warned that mining's future acceptance in Ghana could be undermined if young people in mineral-rich communities continue to see wealth extracted without gaining meaningful economic opportunities such as employment, skills development, or ownership.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, argues that social licence in mining communities must be reimagined as a development compact with young people, who witness mineral wealth extraction but struggle to access employment and economic opportunities. He warns that without meaningful youth participation in mining wealth, the industry risks losing community trust and long-term operational legitimacy.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has called on mining companies to recognise host communities as partners in development rather than obstacles, emphasizing that social licence requires sustained engagement, respect and trust beyond regulatory approval and public relations.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Journalists Association President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has urged Ghana to weigh environmental and social costs alongside mining revenues, arguing that the economic value of gold must not overshadow water, fertile land, healthy ecosystems, and community wellbeing. He stressed that mining decisions must account for those whose lives and livelihoods are directly affected by mineral extraction.
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Former Speaker Professor Mike Oquaye has cautioned mining stakeholders to recognise their responsibility as custodians of the land, warning that it belongs to the dead, the living, and generations yet unborn, and that mining benefits must be balanced with protection of Ghana's natural resources.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association President has urged journalists to report comprehensively on mining, examining both its economic contributions and its impact on communities, the environment, and future generations, rather than focusing solely on revenue and employment.
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King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II called for a stronger sense of responsibility in managing Ghana's mineral resources, saying mining must be viewed as more than a commercial activity because lands are held in trust for future generations. He said the decision to grant mining concessions carries implications beyond immediate financial returns and places a duty on the present generation to ensure natural resources are not exploited in ways that compromise future generations' inheritance.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on mining stakeholders to consider the long-term consequences of exploiting Ghana's mineral resources rather than pursuing short-term wealth at the expense of future generations, stating that the current generation must account for how the country's natural resources have been used.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has called for responsible and sustainable mining practices, warning that Ghana cannot pursue mineral wealth today at the expense of future generations. He stressed that mining companies and policymakers must balance economic development with environmental protection and the interests of mining communities.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →