
Ghana’s Gold Sector Reforms Strengthened Reserves and Cedi - Seth Terkper
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper says reforms in Ghana’s gold sector helped strengthen reserves, stabilise the cedi and improve management of gold exports.
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Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper says reforms in Ghana’s gold sector helped strengthen reserves, stabilise the cedi and improve management of gold exports.

Ghana has risen to become Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026 after GDP increased to $118.29 billion, driven by mining, ICT and financial services growth.

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.

The Civil Service Council has praised Ghana’s Finance Ministry for helping restore economic stability, citing cedi appreciation, fiscal reforms and renewed public confidence.

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.

Atlantic Lithium Limited has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed with China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt for a US$210 million all-cash acquisition, valuing the Ghana-focused lithium developer at a 26.6% premium to its last closing share price.

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has announced plans for a 20,000MW power project as part of a wider strategy to expand energy, fertiliser, LNG and infrastructure investments across Africa.

An IMF mission has urged the Bank of Ghana to conduct annual assessments of systemically important banks and publicly disclose the results to improve transparency and financial stability.

MTN Ghana dominated trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange as market turnover rebounded to GH¢21.64 million on May 6, 2026.

Ghana requires $22.6 billion in climate financing to strengthen resilience, support adaptation and advance its green transition agenda.

President Mahama and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discuss energy cooperation, LNG investment and renewable energy partnerships.

Bank of Ghana Governor calls for expansion into digital credit, embedded finance and cross-border services to drive Africa digital finance growth.