Business
Gov’t to tie mining lease extensions to community impact, compliance — Minister
During a working visit to mining operations in Tarkwa, the minister told journalists that the era of granting automatic lease renewals is over.
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962 mining licences risk revocation as government tightens grip on sector
This strong message was delivered by the Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, following the submission of a report by a special committee tasked with auditing the country’s small-scale mining licences.
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Business
Damang mine saga: Government, Gold fields reach amicable agreement
A statement signed by the spokesperson to the President indicates that, under the new agreement, Gold Fields will transition from an owner-mining model to a contractor-mining model.
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Courts
I'll uphold national interest in CASSIUS Mining case-AG nominee
With a distinguished career spanning over three decades and a doctorate from Stanford University, Dr. Ayine pledged to uphold constitutional values and prioritize Ghana's interests.
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Business
Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute against Australian company
The decision follows the unexpected detention of the company's CEO, Terry Holohan, and two other employees during a trip to the capital, Bamako, intended for what was expected to be routine discussions.
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Business
Lawyer Michael Akafia is new President of Ghana Chamber of Mines
He succeeds Joshua Mortoti, who recently resigned from Gold Fields Ghana, after his crucial role in promoting the Chamber’s goals.
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General
Appiate Explosion: Government imposes $6m fine on Maxam Ghana Limited
In a statement, the Ministry said Maxam’s license will only be restored after the company has paid $ 1 million dollars of the fine. The Ministry has also directed that the additional $ 5 million fine be paid in 18 month installments from Ma...
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Business
Newmont Akyem Mine presents over GH¢110 million dividend to gov’t for 2021 financial year
Mr Hardy expressed the Company’s appreciation to the government for the support.
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US
Biden administration reinstates sanctions against Israel mining company accused of corruption
The US State Department reinstated sanctions for Israeli mining magnate Dan Gertler on Monday, overturning an agreement made in the last week of the Trump administration.
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Business
13 containers of rosewood seized at Tema Port
In July, 2019, the EIA published a groundbreaking report titled, ‘BAN-BOOZLED: How Corruption and Collusion Fuel Illegal Rosewood Trade in Ghana’.
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Courts
Bekwai court grants bail to 31 over alleged illegal mining in forest reserve
The group — 28 Chinese nationals and three Ghanaians — were arrested by officers of the Forestry Commission late last year after they allegedly established a base camp inside the protected forest, believed to be a staging point for an immin...
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Courts
Specialized courts for galamsey, drugs to be revamped-Acting CJ
Delivering his address at the 44th Annual Conference of the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana in Accra, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said restoring public trust in the justice system demands visible impartiality and swift justice.
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Crime
Tarkwa Assemblyman arrested over illegal mining, road diversion
According to a police statement posted on Facebook, the arrest took place on July 19, 2025, at Dortaso near Tarkwa.
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Crime
Police arrest 7 illegal miners at Abora
Acting on intelligence, the police raided a suspected galamsey site and caught the suspects—Latif Abdul Gyimah (55), Mohammed Bello (44), George Azu (52), Kingsley Owusu (23), Sampson Afadzi (45), Simon Atakpo (21), and Andrews Otto (26)—in...
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Courts
Ama Governor, 8 other Democracy Hub protestors granted ¢70k bail each
The bail was set at GH¢70,000, with each defendant required to provide two sureties.
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Defence Minister promises stiffer legal actions against Galamsey Operators
Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has warned that the government would continue to punish all persons involved in illegal mining operations in the country.
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Courts
Nkawie court grants two friends 100k bail each over gold ore theft
The court, presided over by Mr Robert Addo, granted each of them bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. They are expected to return to court on July 20, 2026.
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Wontumi names Atta Akyea as new lead counsel in Akonta Mining case
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, whose official name is Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, announced the change after his former lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, indicated his intention to withdraw from the matter.
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Courts
Court declines Appiah-Kubi's request to withdraw from Wontumi mining case
The court held that the application was not properly before it because a lawyer does not require the court’s permission to stop representing a client.
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Courts
Wontumi given one last chance to file defence in Samreboi mining trial
Chairman Wontumi, as the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman is widely known, now has until 5 May 2026 to submit those statements, with the next case management conference fixed for 7 May.
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