Ghana’s salt industry is quietly staging a comeback. Long overshadowed by gold and cocoa, salt, produced mainly by solar evaporation along the coast, has begun attracting renewed policy attention, private investment and public debate. Once a largely artisanal sector supplying local markets, salt is now cast by policymakers and investors as a strategic raw material…
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,…
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 energy future is poised for a significant transformation due to the groundbreaking exploration activities in the Voltaian Basin. As mineral-rich and promising, this basin offers immense potential for oil discovery and development, positioning Ghana as a notable player in West Africa’s energy landscape. The upcoming phases of the Voltaian Basin exploration signal an exciting…
On 23rd October 2025, the Government of Ghana took a stark and decisive step: it revoked 278 small-scale mining (ASM) licences across the country. Announced by Hon. Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, the move forms part of a broader crackdown on unregulated mining operations and environmental degradation in Ghana’s ASM…
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…
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…
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 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…