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The Ghanaian government has lauded the Ghana Bauxite Company’s ambitious plans to construct a refinery, a move that signals a significant step towards value addition in the nation’s mining sector and promises to inject substantial economic growth into the region. The Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, commended the …

The GNPC Exploration and Production Limited (Explorco)’s Managing Director , Michael Aryeetey, took centre stage at the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing on 14 April 2025. Addressing a high-profile audience, Aryeetey outlined Ghana’s bold push for new oil discoveries, unveiling the country’s roadmap for upstream expansion. With 17 …

Ghana’s Cabinet has approved plans by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to develop a second gas processing plant, strengthening the country’s energy security and industrial growth. This initiative aims to maximise Ghana’s 2.1 trillion cubic feet of gas resources, supporting both electrification and economic development. The African Energy …

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has broadened its reach in Ghana through the integration of Pay With Bank Transfer, done in partnership with Affinity Bank. With over 115 million bank transfer payments recorded in Ghana in 2023, this move will ensure that Flutterwave businesses in Ghana can now receive …

Ghana’s gold exports are experiencing a remarkable surge, driving significant economic growth and solidifying the nation’s position as a key player in the global gold market. Revenues from gold exports soared to $11.6 billion in 2024, a dramatic 52.6% increase from the $7.6 billion recorded in 2023. This golden windfall …

Sewia Mining, a prominent player in Ghana’s gold industry, has been lauded for its exceptional customer relations, receiving the coveted “Excellence in Gold Mining Customer Relations” award at the 2nd Ghana Strategic Customer Relations Conference and Awards. The event, held at the prestigious La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on March …

The roar of heavy machinery in Ghana’s gold mines is set to be complemented by the hum of cutting-edge technology, as Danish industrial powerhouse FLSmidth unveiled its gleaming new Accra facility this week. A strategic strike aimed at cementing its presence in Africa’s burgeoning mining sector, the move promises to …

Experienced blasting professionals from BME’s Indonesia office recently shared their research on preventing mud flows from contaminating emulsion explosives, and proposed paths for future research. Their research paper, written in collaboration with customer Adaro Energy Indonesia, was presented at the annual conference of the International Society of Explosives Engineers in …