Dr. Eric Oduro Osae The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has called on the government to adopt a national policy prohibiting the granting of new mining leases and the
GCM Warns Mining Amendments Threaten Investment
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the Minerals Commission for its extensive stakeholder consultations in the ongoing review of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). The
‘Mining Communities Need More Development’
Dr. Steve Manteaw The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) is worried about the purported low level of infrastructural development in mining communities in the country. According to GHEITI,
Minister Fights For Women In Mining
Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has called on the various stakeholders to consider mainstreaming gender in the grant of mining leases and concessions under
‘Let’s Minimise Mercury Use In Mining’
Ophelia Mensah Hayford (R), Robert Taliercio O’Brien (2nd R) and Mr. Krugu inspecting the gold kacha Minister Designate for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ophelia Mensah Hayford, has emphasized
Secure Viability Of Mining Sector – GCM CEO
The Award winners The Chief Executive of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Soulemanu Koney, has called on stakeholders within the mining industry to be committed to sustainable mining practices
Mineral Commission Rejects Proposal To Mine In Kakum Nat’l Park
Martin Kwaku Ayisi In a press statement released over the weekend, the Minerals Commission announced its rejection of a mining company’s request to allow mining in the Kakum National Park.
‘Provide Adequate Security For Mining Industries’
The President of GCM (2nd left) and other members present President of the Ghana Chambers of Mines, Joshua Mortoti, has stressed the need for the government to provide adequate
Large-Scale Gold Mining Output Up By 6%
Eric Asubonteng GOLD OUTPUT from the large-scale mining sector increased six per cent to 2.989 million ounces in 2019 from 2.807 million ounces in 2018. The Ghana Chamber of Mines,