Results for "Big Stone Mining"
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A song-theft lawsuit that accused Ariana Grande of ripping off an earlier song on her 2019 hit ‘7 Rings’ has been settled
Grande and her many co-writers on the 2019 track were sued last year by Josh Stone. He said Grande’s hit lifted elements of his song ‘You Need It, I Got It’. The lawsuit stated that “a lay person listening to the ‘hook’ and chorus of both s...
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Revise Minerals and Mining Act – WACAM appeals to government
mining sector’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have been hampered by Fiscal Frameworks under the Act, hence the need for an immediate revision to confront the challenges facing the extractive industry.
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Courts
Defence seeks to recall former Akonta mining manager in Wontumi illegal mining case
The development follows the prosecution's decision to close its case after Chief Inspector Eugene Akpo Glover, the investigator and final prosecution witness, completed his testimony and was discharged.
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Business
Chamber of Mines pushes for passage of Minerals Revenue Management Act
The Act, when passed, will provide a clear legal framework for governing how income from mineral resources is saved, spent, and accounted for.
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Courts
Paramount chief, linguist and 2 others before court over alleged galamsey activities
Officials of Kadesh Mining Enterprise, in a writ, allege that over 85 per cent of their 14.73-acre concession at Twifo Atti-Morkwa has been destroyed by illegal mining operations.
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Crime
Ashigbey, Kpebu, others petition CID to investigate Akonta Mining Limited over illegal mining activities
In their petition, they say the actions of Akonta Mining Limited are contrary to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment Act) Act 2019, (Act 995).
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Courts
Wontumi’s agents operated mining equipment in Tano Nimiri forest – Investigator tells court
Chief Inspector Eugene Akpo Glover, the fourth prosecution witness in the case, maintained that evidence gathered during investigations linked Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining Limited, to the alleged illegal mining operations.
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Others
Testing GoldBod CEO’s “New law” on small-scale mining against the law-Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei writes
“Once it’s not a water body; it’s not a forest reserve or… place like a roadside, whether the person has licence or not; the government says we should allow the person to mine and register and regularise them” – CEO, GoldBod
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General
Coalition urges government to declare state of emergency over galamsey
The coalition emphasized the urgent need for military intervention to expel individuals engaged in mining activities directly within water bodies, warning that such operations pose a serious risk to public health and environmental sustainab...
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Courts
Galamsey fight: Akufo-Addo calls for swift adjudication of cases
He reiterated that all forms of mining in water bodies, as well as reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration, and small-scale mining in forest reserves, remained banned, mandating that law enforcement agencies work assiduously to rid the des...
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Courts
Aisha Huang, three others denied bail third time by Circuit Court
The four pleaded not guilty again to charges of mining without a license and engaging in the sale and purchase of minerals without a valid license.
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Courts
Ato Forson instructed BoG to establish letters of credit contrary to contract's terms –Agyemang Manu tells court
Mr. Agyemang Manu indicated that contrary to the terms of the contract, a letter, which the first accused person authored, Cassiel Ato Forson, was sent to the Bank of Ghana, instructing the latter to establish letters of credit.
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Supreme Court News
Ghana Supreme Court Bolsters Mining Stability, Rebuffs Local Landowners Claims Against Newmont
The ruling is expected to bring a level of predictability to the Ghanaian mining landscape, which has seen increasing friction between local communities and large-scale miners. By affirming that the Minister of Mines must act as the primary...
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Mahama vows to permanently end mining in forests with bold legal reforms
Speaking during an address marking the first 120 days of his second term, President Mahama outlined a comprehensive five-point strategy to eliminate illegality and environmental harm in the mining sector.
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Business
No ban on small scale mining, go back to work – Mireku Duker tells legal miners
The Members of the Association pledged their commitment to support government win the fight against illegal mining.
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General
Ghana Chinese Chamber of Commerce petitions AG over Big Stone Mining
They note that contrary to the fact that the above issue is still under trial, the plaintiff in the suit colluded with the police to undertake a separate action at the Company’s factory which led to Chinese and local employees being driven...
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