Mabel Acquaye (M) with other stakeholders in a group photograph The absence of reliable fiscal data on Ghana’s Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector is undermining government efforts to
Small-Scale Mining Yields Major Gains – Ayariga
Mahama Ayariga Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has defended the government’s small-scale mining and gold trading policy, arguing that the country has recorded massive financial gains from artisanal mining that
Small-Scale Mining Contributes 53% Gold, $9bn Forex – Sammy Gyamfi
Sammy Gyamfi The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector has, for the first time in the country’s history, outperformed large-scale gold mining, contributing 53 percent of total gold exports
55 Small-Scale Mining Licences Revoked, 907 Under Review – Minister55 Small-Scale Mining Licences Revoked, 907 Under Review – Minister
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah THE MINISTER for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has announced that 907 licenses issued to small-scale mining firms are currently under review
962 Small-Scale Mining Licences Risk Revocation
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah About 962 small-scale mining licences are likely to be revoked as part of efforts by the government to combat illegal mining, popularly called ‘galamsey’. The
Review Small-Scale Mining Operations – Akrofuom MP
Joseph Azumah, Akrofuom MP Member of Parliament (MP) for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah, has called for a comprehensive review of all small-scale mining operations in the country, urging authorities to
‘No Need For Wholesale Small Scale Mining Ban’
Dr. Steve Manteaw THE CO-CHAIR of Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), Dr. Steve Manteaw, has said calls for outright ban of small scale mining in the country as
I’ll Formalise Small Scale Mining – Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia exchanging pleasantries with the Chiefs Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to make key changes to Ghana’s
Ban Small-Scale Mining – Religious Leaders To Nana
Nana Akufo-Addo RELIGIOUS LEADERS in the country on Tuesday appealed to President Akufo-Addo to consider an outright ban of small-scale mining in the country as a means to stopping
Ban Small-Scale Mining Now – Christian Council
Christian Council of Ghana leaders at a galamsey site THE CHRISTIAN Council of Ghana (CCG) has called on government to ban small-scale mining with immediate effect. According to the
All Set For Asanteman Dialogue On Small Scale Mining Today
Abu Jinapor The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will on today, open the first Regional Dialogue on Small Scale Mining in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The Regional Dialogue follows