Tag: Mining
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Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves to Protect Ecosystems
Ghana Implements Nationwide Ban on Mining in Forest Reserves In a decisive move to strengthen environmental protections, Ghana announced a nationwide ban on mining activities within forest reserves. The decision reverses a 2022 policy that allowed extraction under specific conditions and indicates a broader push to curb illegal mining, also known as galamsey, and restore…
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Ghana Lithium Deal Under Scrutiny as Bright Simons Questions Government’s Good Faith
Background: Ghana’s push into lithium and local refining Ghana has signaled a determined shift toward becoming a significant player in Africa’s lithium sector. The deal with Atlantic Lithium, a major mining company, raised hopes that the country could leverage its mineral wealth to spur industrial development, create local jobs, and support downstream refining. Yet questions…
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Galamsey, Elites, and Economic Survival in Ghana
Introduction: Beneath the surface of a glossy headline Ghana’s gold towns have long carried a double burden: glittering mineral wealth and communities living on the edge of legality. The December 15, 2025 Daily Graphic opinion piece, Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri, peels back the layers to reveal why areas with known gold…
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Galamsey, elites and economic survival: Beneath the surface of Ayanfuri’s gold rush
Galamsey, economic desperation, and a system in flux Galamsey—small-scale gold mining—has long been a fixture in several Ghanaian communities, especially in districts dotted with gold belts. In a December 15, 2025 opinion piece for the Daily Graphic, the article Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri peels back the layers of this complex crisis.…
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Galamsey, elites and economic survival: Why Ghana’s gold belts draw continued mining despite the harms
Galamsey, elites, and the economics of survival Ghana’s gold belts, long celebrated for wealth and opportunity, have become flashpoints where survival instincts clash with environmental and social costs. A December 15, 2025 opinion piece in the Daily Graphic titled “Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri” offers a full-page investigation into why areas with…
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Adelekezu Protests Erupt as Six Vehicles Burned, Mining Site Damaged Following Boy’s Death
Overview of the Incident Residents of Adelekezu, a community near Dadwen in the Axim District of the Western Region, Ghana, have sparked a high-tension situation following the death of a boy at a mining company site. Local authorities say the fatal shooting occurred at or near the company’s premises, triggering a heavy-handed response from protesters…
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Azumah Resources Thrives: $37.5m Deal to Deliver 1,700 Jobs in Ghana’s Upper West
Major Investment Signals a New Era for Ghana’s Mining Sector The partnership between Azumah Resources Ghana Limited and Danish engineering giant FLSmidth marks a landmark moment for the mining industry in Ghana. The $37.5 million equipment deal is set to accelerate development projects in the Upper West Region, delivering modern mining technology, boosting local capacity,…
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Ramaphosa Opens Platreef Mine: A Bold Push for Beneficiation in South Africa’s Minerals Sector
Foundation for a New Chapter in South Africa’s Mining Economy President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the Platreef Mine in Mokopane, Limpopo, spotlighting a broader government strategy to transform South Africa’s vast mineral endowment into expanded value domestically. The ceremony marked more than the unveiling of Africa’s emerging giant in the platinum-group metals sector; it underscored…
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Tanzania’s CCM Reaffirms Commitment to Nearby Development: Health, Education, Water and More
Overview: CCM Reiterates a Sweeping Development Agenda Dodoma, Tanzania — The ruling CCM party has reaffirmed its pledge to implement a broad slate of development projects spanning health, education, water, agriculture, livestock, mining, manufacturing, transport, and energy. The party’s emphasis on these sectors underscores its aim to accelerate growth, improve living standards, and bolster Tanzania’s…
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ASX Advances as Banks, Miners Lead Gains Despite Global Jitters
Australian Shares Rise as Banks and Miners Drive the Rally The Australian share market climbed on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 91.5 points (about 1%) to close at 8,990.90. The session followed a modest 0.2% gain on Tuesday, when mining stocks helped lift sentiment. Investors navigated a mix of domestic policy talk and international…