Ghana is establishing itself as an important contender in the worldwide bauxite industry, utilising its significant reserves to enhance its overall aluminium production goals and economic diversification plans. The nation’s bauxite industry, primarily based around the Awaso mine in the Western North Region, has shown impressive growth and a resurgence of investor trust recently. In…
Ghana’s gold-mining landscape took a major step forward last week as Newmont officially opened the Ahafo North mine in the Ahafo region, marking the company’s newest gold production hub in the country. The US$900 million project is expected to bolster Ghana’s standing as Africa’s leading gold producer while also reinforcing Newmont’s global portfolio of low-cost,…
Africa enters 2026 at a decisive moment in the global mining cycle. As competition for minerals intensifies driven by energy transition, electrification and geopolitical realignment, the continent has become a focal point for long-term capital allocation. But today’s investors are no longer guided by geology alone. Capital is increasingly selective, strategic and sensitive to policy,…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) commonly known as drones are rapidly transforming the global mining industry. Once associated mainly with military and recreational use, UAVs have become indispensable tools for modern mining operations, enabling faster decision-making, improved safety, reduced costs, and stronger environmental compliance. As mining companies accelerate their transition toward Mining 4.0, drones are no…
As global markets navigate inflation, geopolitical risk, and the clean-energy transition, Africa’s mineral sector is once again the focus of capital allocation decisions. Two commodities dominate investor conversations: gold, the traditional safe-haven asset, and lithium, the strategic metal powering electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage. Both minerals are abundant on the continent. But they attract…
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…
For decades, Côte d’Ivoire has been defined globally by cocoa. As the world’s leading producer, the crop has shaped the country’s economic identity and export profile. Yet beneath its soil lies a quieter but increasingly powerful story one of gold, base metals, and strategic minerals that is reshaping Ivory Coast’s growth trajectory. Over the past…
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…
For more than a century, manganese has quietly underpinned Ghana’s mining legacy. Today, the sector stands at a strategic turning point. From the historic open-pit mine at Nsuta to ambitious plans for a state-backed manganese refinery, Ghana’s manganese industry could re-emerge as a cornerstone of economic diversification, industrialisation, and value-added mining. A Storied Past —…
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…