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

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,…

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

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…

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