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Minerals Commission Directive: Contract Mining Push Leaves Ghanaian Mineworkers Poor
The regulator’s move to shift Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Zijin from owner‑to‑contract mining is sparking a labour crisis in Tarkwa, Obuasi and Kenyasi.
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Northern Ashanti Mines Challenges Minerals Commission Revocation Claims
The company argues the Commission’s justification is full of falsehoods, disputes debt figures and calls for dialogue to protect Ghanaian mining investments.
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Northern Ashanti Mines Seeks Court Order to Halt Government Takeover of Konongo Gold Mine
The Ghanaian‑owned company has petitioned the High Court to stop the Minerals Commission and the Minister for Lands from seizing its $110 million investment.
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Northern Ashanti Mines Threatens International Court Action Over Lease Termination
The company’s board has signalled it will pursue legal action abroad if the Minerals Commission and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources refuse to engage in dialogue.
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Minerals Commission Rejects Narawa’s Claim of Unlawful Lease Termination
The Commission said the company’s leases were terminated after a US$909,127.79 fee default, and the State now holds the rights.
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Goldcoast Suspended Offshore Reconnaissance Licences Amid Environmental Concerns
The Minerals Commission has halted all activities under the licences granted to Goldcoast GRC Ghana Limited until stakeholder consultations conclude.
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Ghana Targets 3 Trillion Ounces of Gold Under New Investor‑Friendly Terms
Chief Executive Officer Isaac Tandoh announced that Ghana’s vast gold reserves will only be mined under a framework that prioritises local benefits and secure returns for foreign investors.
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Minerals Commission Drafts Wage and Tender Floors for Mining Contractors
Ghana’s regulator is setting minimum pay and bid benchmarks to curb underbidding as the country pushes miners to outsource more work to local firms.
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Ghana Appeals to Australian Investors for Critical Minerals at Perth Summit
The country positions itself as a stable, reform‑driven hub for the global energy transition, urging partners to move beyond gold to battery minerals and value‑added mining.
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Adamus Lease Revocation Sparks Debate on Ghanaian Mining Capacity
Three Adamus Resources mining leases were revoked after the Minerals Commission cited regulatory breaches, prompting a presidential intervention to chart a turnaround plan.
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Adamus Resources loses battle as Lands Minister upholds revocation of 3 mining Leases
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of three mining leases belonging to Adamus Resources Limited after a review committee examined the company’s petition against the government’s initial decision.
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NDC Youth Nomination: Basiera Saankara Files for National Organiser
Former Wa West youth organiser Basiera Saankara has submitted his nomination to become the National Democratic Congress’ Youth Organiser, unveiling plans for a self‑sustaining wing and a new leadership fellowship.
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Hamile Explosion: Nine Civilians Discharged, Two Transferred to Regional Hospital
An unapproved route at Mountain Back Two in Hamile, Upper West Region, erupted in an explosion that killed two civilians and an immigration officer, leaving nine injured civilians treated and discharged while two require further care at the regional hospital.
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Afenyo‑Markin Urges President Mahama to Pardon TikToker
The Minority Leader appealed for a presidential pardon for 43‑year‑old Camila Alhassan, who is serving a one‑year sentence for offensive conduct after posting videos that criticised the President.
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Minister Ofosu Urges Media Owners to Invest in Training and Journalist Safety
Felix Kwake Ofosu called on media houses to improve working conditions and protect reporters during the 30th Ghana Journalists Association awards in Accra.
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Frank Annoh‑Dompreh Donates GH¢50K to Repair Nsawam Prison Ambulance
The Member of Parliament for Nsawam‑Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip pledged a cheque to restore a grounded ambulance vital for inmate and staff medical emergencies.
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Parliament Accuses Foreign Affairs Ministry of Selling Diplomatic Passports to 300 Ghanaians
The Minority in Parliament alleges a clandestine passport‑for‑sale scheme that enabled hundreds of citizens to travel abroad using forged diplomatic and service documents.