President Mahama announces a phased ban on raw mineral ore exports by 2030, covering bauxite, manganese, iron and lithium, to boost local processing and industrialisation.
African Union Commissioner Francisca Tatchououp Belobe praises Ghana's GoldBod as a model for mineral sector reforms that strengthen currency stability and reserves across Africa.
Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah reassures investors of stability while advancing mineral governance reforms to ensure fair returns for Ghanaians.
Ghana’s crude oil production has risen by about 30% in 2026, ending six consecutive years of decline as new wells and fresh investment revive output from Jubilee and TEN.
Oil prices fell more than 1% as traders weighed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz against recovering Middle East exports and possible US sanctions relief for oil shipping.
COMAC projects fuel prices October 2026 will see petrol and diesel decline from October 16, though LPG costs are set to surge sharply amid cedi depreciation.
Energy Minister John Jinapor says Ghana expects to end liquid fuel procurement for power generation by 2027 as domestic gas and Nigerian imports replace diesel.
Minerals Commission CEO Isaac Tandoh tells Saint Petersburg dialogue Ghana seeks value addition and reciprocal tech transfer in any Ghana RGhana-Russiaussia mining partnership.
GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi says the board is set to surpass 2025 gold purchase and export targets while boosting local refining to 90 percent.
Minister John Abdulai Jinapor says lack of redundancy in Ghana power generation redundancy affects supply reliability, announcing plans to restore VRA plants and invest $500m in transmission.
The National Petroleum Authority has released new ex-pump price floors for petrol, diesel, LPG and other products covering October 16 to 31, 2026, directing OMCs to comply.
COPEC wants local refineries to pay for crude oil in cedis instead of dollars, arguing the switch would ease pressure on Ghana's foreign exchange market and protect the currency.