Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo says Ghana has the technical expertise and mining professionals needed to independently operate the Tarkwa mine without foreign operators.
The Institute of Economic Affairs is urging government to reject any extension of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine lease and prioritise greater Ghanaian ownership of strategic mineral assets.
The National Petroleum Authority has selected 268 fuel stations, eight depots and two refineries for the pilot phase of Ghana’s 24-hour economy programme.
Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has visited the Minerals Commission to assess regulatory operations, digitisation reforms and mining sector oversight.
Experts from Africa and Europe are meeting in Pretoria under the PanAfGeo+ programme to strengthen mineral governance, reporting standards and sustainable resource management.
MIIF and key state institutions have revived an inter-agency committee to improve monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues in Ghana.
Energy policy analyst Benjamin Nsiah is urging government to review Ghana’s Petroleum Act to guarantee Tema Oil Refinery consistent access to locally produced crude oil amid operational and financial challenges.
Ghana’s GoldBod says the GANRAP programme aims to purchase three tonnes of gold weekly to strengthen reserves, stabilise the cedi and generate over $400 million each week.
Atlantic Lithium has approved the transfer of Elevra Lithium’s rights and obligations in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, paving the way for accelerated development of Ghana’s flagship lithium project.
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper says reforms in Ghana’s gold sector helped strengthen reserves, stabilise the cedi and improve management of gold exports.
Energy Minister Dr. John Jinapor to embark on a working tour of major power infrastructure projects in Kumasi aimed at improving electricity supply and energy delivery.
MIIF CEO Justina Nelson led a delegation to Newmont’s Ahafo North Mine to discuss royalties, sustainability, safety and responsible mining as Ghana deepens collaboration with mining firms.