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Policy1 May 2026Lands & Mines Watch Ghana
Foreign Gold Miners Hold Firm in Mali Amid Rising Conflict and Security Risks
International mining companies operating in Mali are continuing their investments despite escalating violence, political uncertainty, and growing instability across the country's mining regions.
Lease Monitoring8 April 2026Kwame Owusu Danso
Damang Mine: Confidence for Ghanaian Companies
The Damang Mine story is one that gives confidence to Ghanaian companies — remarks from State of Affairs (GHOne TV).
Policy7 April 2026Kwame Owusu Danso
Ghana Must Move Beyond Petty Partisan Politics
Ghana must move beyond petty partisan politics — remarks from State of Affairs (GHOne TV).
Community6 April 2026Kwame Owusu Danso
We Must All Fight Against Galamsey
We must all be involved in the fight against galamsey — remarks from State of Affairs (GHOne TV).
Alert27 October 2026Lands & Mines Watch Ghana
THE LAW IS THE LAW: GOVERNMENT OF GHANA DEFENDS LAWFUL TERMINATION OF NORTHERN ASHANTI MINES AFTER 15 YEARS OF NON-PAYMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 October 2026 The Minerals Commission has noted with grave concern the ongoing media campaign by Northern Ashanti Mines Limited, formerly Owere Mines, seeking to solicit public sympathy over the l…
Alert16 September 2026Lands & Mines Watch Ghana
GoldBod model draws interest as 7 African countries seek gold governance lessons
The Ghana’s GoldBod model is increasingly attracting interest from countries across Africa, with seven international delegations undertaking official visits and engagements with the Ghana Gold Board over a 12-month…
Alert3 September 2026Lands & Mines Watch Ghana
I WILL DIE WITH INTEGRITY THAN TO BE CORRUPTED BY GALLAMSEY - Lands Minister Declares
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has declared an unwavering commitment to fight illegal mining activities in the country with integrity. "I would choose to fight with integrity and …
Alert21 August 2026Lands & Mines Watch Ghana
Harmony Gold Delivers 11th Consecutive Year of Guided Gold Production as Copper Strategy Gains Momentum
Harmony Gold Mining Company has maintained its track record of meeting annual gold production guidance, marking the 11th consecutive year in which the South African gold producer has delivered within its targeted product…