Mining 4.0 in Ghana: Assessing the Readiness for Artificial Intelligence and Automation

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Introduction Ghana’s mining industry stands at a crucial crossroads. As the world moves towards digital advancements, Mining 4.0 offers remarkable enhancements in efficiency and safety. This modern approach highlights the importance of incorporating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and extensive data analysis. To fully leverage these innovations, Ghana…

GoldBod: A Game Changer or Another Layer in Ghana’s ASM Puzzle?

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Ghana has long taken pride in being a leading gold producer in Africa. However, much of its artisanal and small-scale mining sector (ASM) has operated in the shadows — with loopholes, environmental damage, and a weak grip on revenue lost to smuggling. When Ghana’s Parliament passed the GoldBod Act in 2025, the mood in Accra…

Starting Right: The First Steps to Acquiring a Mining License in Ghana

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Mining in Ghana is often painted in bold strokes of golden opportunity and untapped potential. But behind every successful concession, every gleaming ounce of refined gold, and every multinational footprint lies a quieter, often overlooked journey — the first steps of acquiring a mining license. For many aspiring investors, whether local entrepreneurs or foreign companies,…

The Environmental Cost of Illegal Mining — and the Path to Recovery

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The environmental damage caused by illegal mining in Ghana is undeniable, yet forward-looking initiatives are showing a way toward restoration. Illegal gold mining — locally known as galamsey — has for years wreaked havoc in southern Ghana, particularly in resource-rich regions such as the Upper Offin sub-basin. Once renowned for their dense forests and thriving…