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Gold Fields has submitted a lease-renewal proposal for its Tarkwa gold mine in Ghana, moving to secure the long-term future of one of its biggest operations after watching Ghana decline to renew the lease on its smaller Damang mine earlier this year. Tarkwa produced about 427,000 ounces of gold in …

State-controlled mining investor ZCCM Investments Holdings expects to unlock more than $1.8 billion from the country’s small-scale gold industry by adopting Ghana’s model for formalising the sector, its chief executive officer said. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc CEO, Kakenenwa Muyangwa said official gold exports can be significantly increased by regularising the …

Stronger production and higher bullion prices boost earnings and shareholder returns as Tarkwa lease renewal remains unresolved. Gold Fields is benefiting from a powerful gold-price rally and stronger production but uncertainty over the future of its flagship Tarkwa operation in Ghana is emerging as a key risk to the miner’s …

The Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) is positioning itself to move beyond primary aluminium production with the introduction of a continuous casting and rolling mill capable of producing aluminium rods for the domestic electrical cable industry and potentially the international market. The development is expected to strengthen Ghana’s efforts to …

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 …

…first lifetime protection programme for heavy equipment HMD Ghana and its partner brand Tuboshu have launched ForLife, the first lifetime heavy equipment protection programme of its kind on the opening day of WAMPEX 2026. The programme introduces a usage-based, pay-per-hour coverage model that covers every breakdown cost, maintenance, consumables, and …

Ghana’s government will require Gold Fields Ltd. to submit detailed development plans for formal state review before renewing the mining lease for its flagship Tarkwa operation, moving away from past practices of automatic extensions. The Johannesburg-based miner must present its long-term strategy to a technical committee, followed by a presentation …

The issue of the Renewal of the Mining Rights or Concession of Goldfields Tarkwa has been on the front burner since, last week Wednesday (13 May 2026), the day the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) openly kicked against it. This happened during a media encounter with Her Ladyship former Chief …