Also known as: University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
University of Mines and Technology — tertiary institution in Tarkwa with a Kenyase campus, recently commissioned underground demonstration mine and fire station facilities for student training.
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The Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Professor Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi, is calling for bold policy reforms to accelerate Ghana’s transition to renewable energy, particularly residential rooft …
UMAT lecturer calls for tax relief to drive rooftop solar adoption in GhanaJoy Online
Professor Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi, Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), has called on the government to remove all taxes on solar panels and accessories to help enhance affordability and drive Ghana’s green energy tr …
Gov’t urged to remove taxes on solar panels to enhance residential accessibilityJoy Online
… The anniversary event also featured the presentation of a full scholarship package to Abigail Botaah to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology. …
Fifty 50 Club commissions maternal and child health centre in Kyekyewere-DadwenBusiness & Financial Times
… Thesis submitted at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa. Subsequently published in the International Journal of Cogent Economics & Finance. …
The dangerous contradiction at the heart of our resource nationalism debate: Why the IEA’s call to deny Gold Fields’ mining lease renewal would destroy the very local businesses it claims to championBusiness & Financial Times
… In Ghana, its partnership with the University of Mines and Technology gives students access to industry-standard modelling software. …
Seequent turning old data into the new mining edgeJoy Online
… The others are the Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko; staff of the Forestry Commission; representatives from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT); management and staff of Karpowership Ghana; students; and members of the Essikado community. …
Karpowership Ghana leads community tree planting exercise in Essikado, reinforces commitment to a greener futureJoy Online
… titled “Transition from Galamsey to Community Gold Mining: Unravelling the Conditions for Sustainable Rural Development in Ghana,” was funded by the International Growth Centre (IGC) and carried out by a team from the University of Derby and the University of Mines and Technology …
New study identifies key reforms needed for sustainable community miningJoy Online
… In Ghana, its partnership with the University of Mines and Technology gives students access to industry-standard modelling software. …
Seequent turning old data into the new mining edgeJoy Online
… Consequently, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Titus Owusu Darko was elected as NUGS Secretary for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development with a historic 98.84 percent of the total votes cast, one of the most emph …
From promise to performance: How Titus Owusu Darko delivered on his agribusiness agendaThe Ghanaian Times
… Mr Iddrisu encouraged the Italian delegation to explore partnerships with institutions such as the Tamale Technical University, the University of Cape Coast and the University of Mines and Technology, based on their respective areas of specialisation. …
Ghana, Italy deepen ties in education cooperationGold Fields Ghana Limited awarded scholarships to 150 tertiary students from its host communities, with 86 female beneficiaries and 50 who completed basic education in host community schools. Since the scholarship programme's establishment, 3,092 students have benefited.
7 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Gold Fields Ghana Limited awarded scholarships to 150 tertiary students from its host communities, with 86 female beneficiaries and 50 who completed basic education in host community schools. Since the scholarship programme's establishment, 3,092 students have benefited.
7 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has awarded scholarships to 150 tertiary students, including 86 females, each receiving GH¢10,500 annually (GH¢9,500 for fees and accommodation plus GH¢1,000 stipend) for four years of tertiary education.
10 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Alex Asmah Foundation, a new not-for-profit organisation launched in Kumasi, aims to build an empowered generation where young people have opportunities to thrive, lead, and reach their potential. Founded by Dr. Alexander Kwadwo Asmah, a Ghanaian banker and financial inclusion advocate, the foundation targets youth aged 15 to 35, addressing constraints including limited access to quality opportunities, unemployment, skills gaps, and weak professional networks.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Environment Minister Prof Frimpong-Boateng claims that Ghana's rivers began recovering during a 2017–2018 moratorium on artisanal and small-scale mining, with the Pra River running clear and fishermen catching fish in previously "dead" waters, but safeguards introduced to sustain these gains were later abandoned.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mining fatalities in Ghana dropped to three in 2025 from seven in 2024, a decline of more than 57 per cent attributed to increased workplace safety investments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines said the reduction must not lead to complacency, as the industry pursues its target of eliminating workplace deaths.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa has officially opened an underground demonstration mine on campus to provide students with hands-on experience in underground conditions and serve as a hub for mining research and innovation. The Chief Inspector of Mines said the facility represents a living laboratory where Ghanaian students can bridge theory with practice and develop solutions to modern mining challenges.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Mines and Technology has commissioned a demonstrative underground mine in the basement of its administration block to provide students practical exposure to underground mining operations and strengthen skills development in mining-related disciplines.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, all five teaching hospitals, major public universities, and security agencies, for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information annual reports as required by law.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Mines and Technology commissioned a Ghana National Fire Service station on its Tarkwa campus to improve emergency response. The move follows 12 fire incidents in Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in the first half of 2026, including four fires on the UMaT enclave itself.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine has commissioned a Smart Systems Centre at the University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa, equipped with high-performance computing, robotic units, and advanced software to provide students and researchers hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and robotics.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Mines and Technology will appoint Professor Bernard Kumi Boateng, a 48-year-old Geomatic Engineering professor and alumnus, as its first Vice Chancellor in 2026. Boateng, who rose from working as a toilet attendant in Kumasi to becoming a mining engineer, plans to develop UMAT into a world-class engineering centre of excellence focused on Ghana's mining and mineral resource governance.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Mines and Technology will strictly enforce its dress code and Code of Excellence for Junior Members starting next academic year, with violators denied access to lecture halls and campus facilities. The university's Vice-Chancellor defended the measure as necessary to maintain order and professionalism in the academic environment.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government is planning to expand access to tertiary education by establishing more public universities across Ghana, including support for the University of Mines and Technology's Kenyase campus with a GH¢100 million allocation. The initiatives include ensuring every regional capital has a higher learning institution and creating a National Teacher University to consolidate 48 public colleges of education.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is considering establishing a National Teacher University that would bring all 48 public colleges of education under a single university system to strengthen teacher education and improve coordination among institutions. The move forms part of a broader plan to expand access to higher education, including establishing institutions in regional capitals and allocating GH¢100 million through GETFund in 2027 to expand the University of Mines and Technology campus at Kenyase.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has invested over GH¢900 million under the "No Fees Stress" policy, launched in July 2025 to cover academic user fees for first-year students in public tertiary schools, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said while commissioning a new campus facility at the University of Mines and Technology.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says President Mahama has succeeded in reducing gold smuggling at land borders and airports, noting that gold exports reached GH₵20 billion in 2025, nearly doubling the GH₵10.3 billion recorded in 2024. Iddrisu also called on Newmont Ghana Gold Limited to increase its Corporate Social Responsibility spending.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana has unveiled ten final-year female students selected for its 2026 Female Engineering Students Scholarship Programme (FESSP), aimed at increasing female representation in STEM fields. The scholars, drawn from KNUST, UG, UCC and UMaT, receive financial support for tuition, laptops, data bundles, mentorship, and internship opportunities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Henry Nana Boakye, former National Organiser of the NPP, has declared his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman as the party prepares for internal reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections. He cited 26 years of service within the party and a desire to rebuild following the 2024 election defeat.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews Research Analyst Caleb Ziblim was named Overall Best Fellow at the inaugural Africa Extractives Media Fellowship, winning four awards including the Berenice Owen-Jones Award for in-depth analytical reporting, the Prolific Reporter Award, Data and Technology Award, and Investigative Impact Award. The six-month fellowship, delivered by Newswire Africa in partnership with the Australian High Commission in Ghana, trained journalists to strengthen reporting on Ghana's extractive sector.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Commission CEO reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening mineral resource governance through evidence-based policymaking, transparency and strategic partnerships at the inauguration of the Institute for Mineral Resources Investment and Governance (IMRIG) at UMaT. He highlighted ongoing reforms including review of the Minerals and Mining Act and introduction of progressive royalties pricing regulation aimed at improving transparency and strengthening local content.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UMaT has called for bold policy reforms including temporary removal of taxes on solar equipment to accelerate Ghana's transition to renewable energy, citing the success of the country's LPG adoption programme as a model for mass uptake.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi has urged the government to remove all taxes on solar panels and accessories to reduce costs and increase residential accessibility, citing power deficits in the Accra East Region and the need for structural reforms to make solar PV systems affordable for Ghanaians.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fifty 50 Club, an AngloGold Ashanti-linked non-profit based in Obuasi, has commissioned a furnished pediatric and maternal care centre at the Kyekyewere-Dadwen Community Health Centre, investing GH¢205,930 in the project as part of its sixth anniversary celebrations. The Club also awarded a full scholarship to a student for Mining Engineering studies at the University of Mines and Technology.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Business & Financial Times publishes an opinion piece arguing that the Institute of Economic Affairs' May 2026 call to deny Gold Fields' mining lease renewal in Tarkwa and award it to a local owner would paradoxically harm Ghanaian enterprises that have grown within the mining ecosystem, including Engineers and Planners, ZEN Petroleum Holdings, Western Transport Services, and Genser Energy.
23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Seequent, a global leader in subsurface earth modelling and data management software used by nine of the world's ten largest mining companies, is expanding its presence in West Africa with Ghana as a regional hub, targeting the region's mineral exploration opportunities.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Karpowership Ghana led a tree-planting exercise in Essikado, Western Region, on June 12, planting 1,000 trees including mahogany and mansonia species as part of its environmental sustainability and community development efforts. The initiative brought together regional officials, traditional leaders, Forestry Commission staff, and students to support Ghana's afforestation agenda.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Seequent, a global leader in subsurface earth modelling and data management software, is expanding its presence in West Africa, with Ghana serving as a key hub. The company's Regional Manager for West Africa credits Ghana's diverse mineral base, credible regulatory framework, and relentless exploration activity as reasons for the region's strategic importance to Seequent's operations.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Titus Owusu Darko, National Union of Ghana Students Secretary for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development, campaigned on empowering students to pursue agriculture and agribusiness as pathways to economic empowerment and job creation. He scored 73.85 percent before the 58th NUGS Vetting Panel on September 5, 2025, securing his place on the ballot.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister of Education and Italy's Ambassador to Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in education, focusing on tertiary education, technical and vocational training, research, innovation, scholarships and academic exchange programmes. The commitment was made during a high-level meeting in Accra that included senior Ghanaian education officials and representatives of Italian academic institutions.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →