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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.
Ghana says it will not return to the international capital market in 2026 as the government shifts to an IMF Policy Coordination Instrument focused on fiscal discipline and economic stability.
Ghana’s financial sector assets climbed to GH¢647.25 billion in 2025 as lower inflation, stronger growth and improved market confidence supported recovery across banking, pensions, insurance and capital markets.
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.
The IMF has advised Ghana to maintain prudent monetary policy, strengthen the Bank of Ghana’s balance sheet and reinforce financial sector stability following a recent mission visit.
Ghana has officially concluded its IMF Extended Credit Facility programme and will transition to a non-financing Policy Coordination Instrument aimed at sustaining reforms, boosting investor confidence and supporting economic growth.
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.