Our Work

What We Do

Six programmes — from lease monitoring to revenue transparency — each with methodology, results, and a live case note from our work in Ghana.

Lands governanceMining activityCommunity impact

Programmes

Field monitoring, evidence, and advocacy — together

LMWG connects field monitoring, policy analysis, and public advocacy. Each focus area below includes our methodology, what we have achieved so far, and a case highlight drawn from our ongoing work.

Aerial view of large-scale surface gold mining operations in Ghana
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Mining Lease Monitoring

Systematic tracking of mining lease applications, approvals, transfers, and renewals across Ghana.

Methodology

We combine registry review, document requests, and field verification to build a credible record of lease decisions and timelines.

Achievements

  • Documented 50+ lease-related decisions and transfers
  • Published summaries where disclosure gaps were identified
  • Supported community requests for information

Case highlight

Damang Mine: LMWG commended transparent lease transition work and urged continued openness through final award; Obuasi East transfer disclosure remains under watch.

WACAM — partner organisation focused on mining communities in West Africa
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Community Advocacy

Amplifying the voices of mining-affected communities and supporting meaningful participation.

Methodology

Community meetings, structured interviews, and safe reporting channels for affected residents and leaders.

Achievements

  • 200+ community members engaged across regions
  • Formal submissions where consultation gaps were found
  • Partnerships with local CSOs

Case highlight

Western Region: community-reported water concerns escalated with supporting documentation to regulators.

Broadcast and media engagement on mining policy and accountability
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Policy Research & Analysis

Evidence-based research on mining policy, fiscal regimes, environmental standards, and governance frameworks.

Methodology

Desk research, expert review, and peer feedback on draft outputs before publication.

Achievements

  • 30+ reports and briefs published
  • Parliamentary and committee engagements
  • Media-ready summaries for journalists

Case highlight

Indigenous investment policy: analysis shared with committees during the review window.

Land disturbance at an artisanal and small-scale gold mining site in Ghana
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Environmental Oversight

Monitoring environmental impacts on land, water, and biodiversity and pushing for compliance.

Methodology

Review of EIA commitments, community reports, and regulator responses; escalation where needed.

Achievements

  • Formal complaints filed where evidence supported action
  • Monitoring of remediation commitments
  • Public summaries for affected communities

Case highlight

Tarkwa-area water reports: findings submitted for EPA investigation.

Ghana EITI — extractive industry transparency reporting
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Revenue Transparency

Tracking how mining revenues are collected, reported, and distributed.

Methodology

Alignment with transparency initiatives and public interest disclosure requests.

Achievements

  • Scorecards and summaries for public audiences
  • Engagement on reporting standards
  • Support for journalist fact-checking

Case highlight

Annual transparency report series highlights trends and gaps year on year.

Minerals Commission of Ghana — mining sector regulation and licensing
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Indigenous Investment Policy

Advocating for meaningful Ghanaian ownership and participation across the mining value chain.

Methodology

Policy tracking, stakeholder interviews, and comparative benchmarking against best practice.

Achievements

  • Submissions during major policy windows
  • Public explainers for communities and media
  • Coordination with allied organisations

Case highlight

Championed indigenous participation in the value chain — including transparent local transitions such as Damang — alongside parliamentary submissions on indigenous investment.

Reporting

Annual review

Latest: Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources - Programme Based Budget Estimates (2025) (1 May 2026).

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PublicationsReports & briefsMonitoring alertsLive field updates

Partners & stakeholders

Institutions and networks we engage in pursuit of transparent, accountable mining governance.

Minerals Commission
Ghana EPA
GHEITI
Parliament of Ghana
WACAM
ActionAid Ghana
Civil Society Coalition
Minerals Commission
Ghana EPA
GHEITI
Parliament of Ghana
WACAM
ActionAid Ghana
Civil Society Coalition

Get Involved

Stand with communities.
Demand accountability.

Whether you are a researcher, journalist, community leader, or concerned citizen — there is a role for you in holding Ghana's mining sector accountable.

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