Ghana’s mineral royalty receipts rose by 40% to over GH₵2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by strong gold prices, increased production and improved compliance efforts.
Damang Gold Mine has delivered 100% of its gold production to GoldBod for the second time, strengthening Ghana’s gold value retention strategy and supporting economic stability.
Dr Steve Manteaw says Ghana should reform its free-carried interest in mining companies and improve mineral royalty governance to increase local benefits from mining.
Mining governance expert Dr Steve Manteaw says Gold Fields deserves lease renewal if obligations have been met, while urging Ghana to pursue strategic localisation in the mining sector.
Benjamin Boakye says Ghana must avoid policy unpredictability in the mining sector and pursue evidence-based reforms that protect investment stability and national benefits.
Africa Centre for Energy Policy Executive Director Benjamin Boakye says Ghana must clearly state its position on resource nationalism to protect investor confidence and economic stability.
Policy analyst Bright Simons says Ghana’s push to take control of its minerals should focus on better policies and citizen benefits rather than symbolic ownership changes in the mining sector.
NPA’s fuel price floors have increased for the second pricing window of May 2026, with diesel recording the highest jump as global crude oil volatility persists.
The IMF has urged Ghana to fast-track private sector participation in ECG operations, warning that inefficiencies in the energy sector continue to threaten fiscal stability and economic recovery.
A sharp dispute has emerged over the future of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine as the IEA pushes for greater Ghanaian ownership while the Chamber of Mines warns against damaging investor confidence.
Energy economist Aephaniel Owusu-Agyemang warns rising global oil prices could worsen fuel price inflation in Ghana, urging targeted government interventions instead of blanket subsidies.
Mpraeso MP Davis Ansah Opoku has backed calls for greater Ghanaian ownership of the Tarkwa mine, arguing that local expertise and indigenous firms can manage Ghana’s mineral resources.