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A surge in artisanal gold mining fueled by booming bullion prices is driving dangerous levels of mercury and arsenic contamination in Ghanaian communities, according to a stark new government-backed study. The joint report by the New York-based environmental group Pure Earth and the Ghana Environmental Protection Authority found soil readings …

Newmont Corporation’s first gold pour at its Ahafo North Project took place this month, marking a critical milestone toward commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2025. The achievement follows the completion of key development phases, including ore stockpiling that began in late 2024, and the commissioning of critical infrastructure, …

Ghana’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Armah-Kofi Buah, sought to reassure international investors that the country remains a secure and profitable mining jurisdiction, despite a high-profile legal dispute that has stalled a major gold project. Speaking at the Africa Down Under conference, Buah addressed concerns raised by Ibaera Capital, the …

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now.   This was the call to action at a …

Africa’s vast mineral wealth is a cornerstone of the global supply chain, yet governments across the continent are operating with a significant blind spot. For decades, many have lacked fundamental knowledge of what lies beneath their soil, a legacy of colonial-era data hoarding that now poses a critical challenge to …

Asante Gold Corp. has completed a $500 million financing package to support the development and expansion of its Bibiani and Chirano gold mines in Ghana. The capital infusion is designed to accelerate production targets and reduce operational costs at its West African assets. The company announced it has received net …

Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed as the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, building on its already strong presence in the region and marking another major milestone for the South African-based dewatering specialist. The appointment – effective July 2025 – follows the company’s recognition as the …

Gold Fields Ltd. and the Government of Ghana have significantly improved their relationship following a resolution over the future of the Damang mine, according to Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser. Fraser, speaking on a media call in Johannesburg, addressed previous tensions, stating, “We were in a difficult position in March… …