Two miners killed as illegal galamsey pit collapses in Western North; rescue efforts ongoing for missing person
A catastrophic pit collapse at an illegal gold mining site in Sefwi Datano has claimed two lives, with a third person still missing.
Ghana's Mining Paradox: Lands Minister Demands Restoration Pledge from Five Gold Cooperatives
Ghana's Lands Minister has issued a stark challenge to mining operators: extract gold responsibly or face consequences for environmental damage.
Small-scale miners in Amansie South report escalating harassment from security forces
Small-scale miners in Amansie South are mounting complaints over what they describe as systematic harassment by security agencies operating at their mining sites.
Ghana's Lands Ministry and IFEJ Join Forces to Strengthen Mining and Forestry Journalism
A partnership between the International Federation of Environmental Journalists and Ghana's Lands Ministry aims to deepen investigative reporting on resource extraction and land policy.
Ghana's Mining Revenue Doubles: MIIF Collects GH¢7.82bn in Royalties as Sector Rebounds
Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund reports record mineral royalty collections in 2026, nearly doubling year-on-year revenues.
IFEJ and Lands Ministry forge partnership to deepen mining and natural resources reporting in Ghana
Journalists and government agree to improve coverage of mining policy, forestry recovery, and land reform through training and specialist reporting.
Ghana's mining giants must show, not tell: Chamber demands proof of community impact
Mining industry leaders call for concrete evidence of benefits rather than citing billions in taxes and spending.
Minerals Commission halts Gold Coast GRC exploration over environmental and community concerns
Ghana's Minerals Commission suspends reconnaissance license for offshore mining firm amid stakeholder objections.
Ghana's Mining Sector Must Prove Impact, Not Just Publicise Billions — Chamber Calls for Real Evidence
Mining industry leaders demand tangible proof that sector contributions genuinely improve lives in mining communities.
Ghana Gold Board tightens purity testing standards with XRF method from October
GoldBod shifts to X-Ray Fluorescence as official gold purity test, replacing Water Density method for all local purchases.
Talensi Traditional Council Cracks Down on Illegal Mining with Tough New Enforcement
Talensi Traditional Council issues blanket ban on unauthorised mining, threatening prosecution and customary penalties for violators.
Major Ghana Mining Company Hiring Senior Geologist: What Job Seekers Need to Know
A leading mining operation in Ghana is recruiting an experienced Senior Geologist to drive geological excellence and support critical mine planning operations.