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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Kenneth Ashigbey, has warned that Ghana risks losing its competitiveness as Africa’s leading mining investment destination unless the government guarantees policy certainty and sustains an investor-friendly environment. Speaking at the Mining for Development Forum in Accra, under the theme “Strategic …

Canada is rapidly shifting its relationship with Ghana from traditional foreign aid toward high-stakes commercial partnerships, driving a massive surge in bilateral trade and positioning North American capital at the center of West Africa’s green transition and resource boom. Bilateral trade between the two nations skyrocketed to $752 million in …

Switzerland used the occasion of its 735th National Day to deliver both a tribute and a warning to its host country, as outgoing Ambassador Simone Giger closed a four year tour marked by praise for Ghana’s people and pointed concern over its environmental governance. The reception in Accra doubled as …

Hamak Strategy Ltd. announced further high-grade reverse circulation drilling results from its Akoko gold project in southwest Ghana, revealing a shallow, high-grade sulphide intercept that indicates the potential for a larger, deeper primary gold system. The London-listed junior explorer reported that assay results from six holes totaling 234 meters at …

Ghana is in danger of forfeiting its position as Africa’s premier mining investment destination to regional rivals due to an onerous tax regime and deep policy uncertainty, according to the head of the country’s industry lobby. The West African nation built its reputation as the continent’s leading gold producer on …

West Africa-focused gold miner, Resolute Mining has received full repayment of the vendor financing promissory note relating to the sale of the Ravenswood Gold Mine. Communique from the company indicates, payment, comprising the outstanding principal and accrued interest, is expected to be received by 30 June 2026. The vendor financing …

West Africa’s mining boom has seen many projects being developed in environmentally or socially sensitive areas, highlighting the importance of responsible mining with closure in mind, according to SRK Consulting. “There has been an influx of investment into gold mining in West Africa,” said Ivan Doku, SRK Consulting country manager …

Nigeria has identified a major new critical minerals district including significant lithium deposits, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons and position itself within global energy transition supply chains. The announcement was made at the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit in Abuja, where officials …