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Accountability in every
mining decision.
Independent civil society monitoring of Ghana's mineral sector in the public interest.
Mining leases
tracked & documented
Research reports
published
Community members
engaged
Independent civil
society organisation
Who We Are
An independent
voice for accountable
mining.
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) is a prominent civil society organisation focused on the sustainable management of Ghana's extractive and land sectors — as a watchdog for transparency, local content, and national interest.
We monitor the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission, press for competitive and transparent licensing, and support reforms such as the Land Bank and Digitalization Project. We work independently, answering to the communities we serve and the evidence we find.
Executive Director
Our Work
Six areas.
One mission.
Mining Lease Monitoring
Systematic tracking of mining lease applications, approvals, transfers, and renewals across Ghana.
Active Monitoring
Community Advocacy
Amplifying the voices of mining-affected communities and supporting meaningful participation.
People First
Policy Research & Analysis
Evidence-based research on mining policy, fiscal regimes, environmental standards, and governance frameworks.
Evidence-Based
Environmental Oversight
Monitoring environmental impacts on land, water, and biodiversity and pushing for compliance.
Environmental Watch
Revenue Transparency
Tracking how mining revenues are collected, reported, and distributed.
Follow the Money
Indigenous Investment Policy
Advocating for meaningful Ghanaian ownership and participation across the mining value chain.
Local First
Live Monitoring
Active
Alerts
Real-time monitoring of cases requiring immediate attention. Updated by the LMWG team as situations develop.
Western Region — AngloGold Ashanti surface operations (Iduapreim area)
Large-scale licensed mining
Illustrative licensed and galamsey-context scenes from Ghana. Image credits (Wikimedia Commons)
Latest News
What's happening.
Knowledge Base
Reports &
Publications
All LMWG research is publicly available and freely downloadable. Our work is independent, evidence-based, and designed to be actionable.
View all publications →Annual Report
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources - Programme Based Budget Estimates (2025)
Published May 2026
Annual Report
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources - Programme Based Budget Estimates (2024)
Published May 2026
Annual Report
Minerals Commission Ghana - Annual Report 2019
Published May 2026
Policy Brief
Minerals and Mining Policy (2014) - Republic of Ghana
Published May 2026
Policy Brief
National Land Policy (1999) - Republic of Ghana
Published May 2026
Our Position
“Ghanaians must be in the driving seat of our mining sector — with the transparency and accountability our communities deserve.”
Kwame Owusu Danso
Executive Director, Lands & Mines Watch Ghana
Get in Touch
Contact the LMWG Team
For enquiries, research collaboration, or media requests — reach us at landsandmineswatchgh@gmail.com
Media & Press
Media Enquiries & Interviews
Journalists covering Ghana's mining sector are welcome to contact our team for statements and data.
Community Tips
Report a Mining Issue
Have information about a mining-related issue in your community? Submit it confidentially to our team.
Partners & stakeholders
Institutions and networks we engage in pursuit of transparent, accountable mining governance.
