Minister For Mining Ghana

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The nine (9) member governing Board of the Minerals Commission was inaugurated on September 8, 2021 by the Hon. Abu Jinapor (Minister of Lands and Natural …

General News of Tuesday, 8 October 2024. Source: 5 million Ghanaians could suffer if small-scale mining is banned - Deputy Lands Minister

The Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) staged a demonstration on April 25 and 26, 2024, at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources demanding action against the company. Their protest aimed to highlight the government's inaction regarding FGR Bogoso Prestea Mining Limited, which was impacting the community's livelihood.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr A. Jinapor, has underscored the government's commitment to implementing a new tripartite mining policy. ... Mr Jinapor said Ghana's new mining policy comprises three key pillars: diversifying the mineral resource base, promoting beneficiation and value addition, enhancing local content and ...

GHANA MINING WEEK 2022. CARDINAL NAMDINI GOLD MINING PROJECT SET TO COMMISSION & POUR FIRST GOLD IN NOVEMBER – LANDS MINISTER. October 24, 2024. ... Lands Minister Seeks Media Support as Gov't Ramps Up Radical Measures in Renewed Fight Against Galamsey. September 12, 2024. Accra.

To succeed in the fight against illegal mining, the government has called for the support of communities in the mining areas, saying attention should be focused on averting the minds of the mining communities to the destructive effects of the menace. The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mines, Mr George Mireku Duker, who said this …

In February 2024, the Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU), along with over 400 of its members staged a demonstration at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources demanding the termination of mining ...

This move follows protests and concerns from various groups, including the Ghana Mine Workers Union. More than 400 union members had picketed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, calling for the termination of the company's leases.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the establishment of an ad-hoc ministerial committee to engage stakeholders to assess the government's efforts in dealing with illegal mining in Ghana. This was contained in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Information on Friday. It stated, "On the instruction of the President of the Republic,

For instance, she cited that while the mining sector's contribution to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined from GH₵11.449 billion in 2020 to GH₵10.105 billion in 2021 representing a decrease of 11.7 per cent, it increased to GH₵13.025 billion in 2022, representing 28.9 per cent climb.

At a ceremony to inaugurate the CMP programme at the weekend, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation said the program was a major step towards reducing illegal small scale mining, formalizing mining activities as well as give all miners training and official cover.

The Minerals Commission would strive to make Ghana the leading destination of mining sector investment in Africa through creating a congenial atmosphere in which all stakeholders work as partners in a safe environment to achieve one …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr A . Jinapor, has announced that the government is expected to commission the Cardinal Namdini Mining project, the largest gold mining operation in Northern Ghana in November 2024 .

This ensures that mining activities comply with national and international environmental standards. EPA figures show that between 2020 and 2024, eleven companies had ticked this box of requirements. Koantwi Mining Company Limited is not one of them. Disregard for master plan on eliminating mining in forest reserves

The minister stressed that "We must all be concerned about the devastating nature of illegal mining on our water bodies and forest reserves. Ghana is in a state of almost national disaster that needs to be a concern for every citizen, irrespective of one's political dispensation

Ghana to a state agency at a negotiated price determined by a High Court. It is noteworthy that Ghana's mining industry was to a large extent state controlled between 1957 and 1983. In 1961, the Ghana State Gold Mining Corporation acquired the assets of five mines (Prestea, Tarkwa, Dunkwa, Bibiani and Konongo [Gold

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable George Mireku Duker behind the podium addressing journalists. Government of Ghana has launched six community mining schemes in "galamsey" endemic areas …

It sets out the licensing regime for gold mining in Ghana, the rights of a mining leaseholder as well as the objects and powers of regulatory institutions in the industry including the Ministry of Mines and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission among others. ... To guarantee the investments by mining companies, the Minister may enter ...

Mr Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, said Northen Ghana was becoming the hub of gold deposits. That, he explained, informed the government's decision to open new regional and district offices in Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa and Bole to regulate the activities of mining companies and ensure environmental sustainability.

The Minister underscored Ghana's dedication to using mining as a catalyst for sustainable development. Policy and legislative reforms since 2017 have prioritized efficient exploitation ...

Mandate: The Minerals Commission is responsible for the regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the co-ordination and implementation of policies related to mining (The Minerals …

He is currently the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and the Member of Parliament for the Damango Constituency of the Savannah Region in Ghana. He was appointed by the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo …

However, politicizing the issue only serves to complicate efforts to solve it. A non-partisan, multi-stakeholder approach is essential for long-term success. As the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Abu …

The Lands Minister wooed investors from Africa and on the global scale to invest in Ghana, showcasing the country for its rich mining potential and inviting them to join in the exciting journey towards sustainable and mutually …

In just the first half of this year, 36% of the gold produced in Ghana came from legal small-scale mines, with a value of around $1.7 billion, according to Ghana's Ministry of Land and Resources.

Here are 6 relevant institutions regulating Ghana's Mining Industry: Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, which is headed by a cabinet …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr A. Jinapor, has said Ghana is the premier and foremost destination for mining investment globally.

Parliament has unanimously ratified the Mining Lease granted by Government to Ghana Bauxite Company to mine bauxite at Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. This was after a joint Parliamentary Committee of Mines and Energy and Lands and Forestry presented its report to the House on Wednesday, 26th June ...

Here are 6 relevant institutions regulating Ghana's Mining Industry:. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, which is headed by a cabinet minister appointed by the President, has overall responsibility for forest sector planning and policy direction and for monitoring sector programs towards the attainment of the national goals.