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Ghana’s burgeoning gold mining sector particularly the illegal small-scale mining known as galamsey, presents a complex trade-off between short-term economic gain and long-term ecological and health security. While the sector is a significant economic driver, directly employing over a million small-scale miners and contributing 35% of the nation’s gold production, its unchecked expansion …

Ghana, Africa’s foremost gold producer, has initiated its most extensive mining audit in a decade, a move targeting major gold companies to recover lost national revenue and significantly strengthen regulatory oversight, according to a government letter cited by Reuters. This nationwide effort reflects a broader trend across West Africa, where …

Dr. Richard Asiedu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), has issued a compelling call to Ghanaian and African professionals abroad, urging them to pivot from simple remittances to long-term strategic investment in the nation’s burgeoning extractive industry. Speaking at the Diaspora Reset Engagement Conference …

Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, has vehemently denied recent allegations linking him to illegal mining, or ‘galamsey,’ operations, labeling the claims as “false, malicious, and completely without merit.” The accusations were publicly aired during a segment on Aluta FM (92.1 MHz) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, where Wendell Yeboah, the …

Australia-based Atlantic Lithium has moved a significant step closer to developing Ghana’s first lithium mine, confirming on Wednesday that the mining lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project has been submitted to the country’s Parliament for consideration and ratification. This parliamentary approval represents the final regulatory obstacle for the project, …

Australian gold miner Perseus Mining reported quarterly production of 99 953 oz for the period ended 30 September, the first quarter of its 2026 financial year. The result reflects planned lower production as the company transitions its flagship Yaouré mine in Côte d’Ivoire from open pit to underground operations. Perseus …

by Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape, especially in the condition monitoring arena, which focuses on predictive maintenance. Elemental profiling using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectroscopy) provides useful information on the chemical …

Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …