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Ghana is a West African country bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The capital is Accra, a major economic and administrative hub on the Gulf of Guinea coast. With a population of about 33-million, Ghana operates as a constitutional democracy and is widely regarded as one of Africa's most stable political environments. The economy is diversified across agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and services, with cocoa, gold and oil forming the backbone of export revenues. Ghana is Africa's leading gold producer and one of the world's top ten, with a mining sector that attracts significant multinational investment from companies such as Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields. The country's currency is the cedi, managed by the Bank of Ghana. Ghana is a member of the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union and the Commonwealth. Key economic sectors include agriculture, which employs a large share of the workforce, and a growing services industry encompassing finance, telecommunications and technology. Oil production, which began commercially in 2010, has added a new dimension to the economy, though gold remains the dominant mineral export. The government has prioritised infrastructure development, industrialisation and skills development as part of its long-term economic strategy. Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation to do so, and has since maintained a reputation for democratic governance and relative economic openness.

Ghana News


Haul truck at a Ghana gold mine
Ghana's environmental authority targets Chinese-owned Cardinal and others in mining crackdown
Updated 1 hour 10 minutes ago By: Reuters

Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has issued a pre-closure notice to Chinese-owned Cardinal Namdini Mining over an alleged unreported accident as it ramps up enforcement across the mining... 


Why Critical Circular Supply Chain Initiatives Stall
Why Critical Circular Supply Chain Initiatives Stall
Updated 7 hours ago

Supply chain leaders are integral to the transition to a circular economy. From sourcing and production to logistics, recovery and reuse, supply chains play a key role in determining whether... 


Africa’s carbon markets gain momentum as climate finance opportunities expand
Africa’s carbon markets gain momentum as climate finance opportunities expand
24th September 2026

Africa’s carbon markets are moving into a new phase, with governments strengthening policy, investors looking for credible projects and growing attention on how the continent can unlock more... 


Miner holding a gold bar
Ghana to focus on rebuilding reserves as gold exports pause
23rd September 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana's central bank will prioritise rebuilding foreign exchange reserves in the coming months as it navigates a weaker current account, declining reserves and a pause in gold exports by state... 


Hamak raises funds for Ghana gold project PEA
Hamak raises funds for Ghana gold project PEA
21st September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Hamak Strategy – a company pursuing a dual strategy of gold exploration in West Africa and disciplined Bitcoin treasury management – has announced that, following the recent price... 


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'Delocalisation' looms over SA auto sector as policy lags market dynamics
18th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Despite South Africa’s automotive sector recording all-time-high exports of R291-billion and R137-billion in local value-addition in 2025, imported vehicles accounted for 69% of new-vehicle sales... 


The Iduapriem mine in Ghana
Ghana is drafting wage, tender floors for mining contractors, official says
11th September 2026 By: Reuters

DAKAR – Ghana's mining regulator is developing minimum wage and tender benchmarks for contract mining firms, seeking to curb aggressive underbidding as the country pushes miners to outsource more... 


Large mine tyre repair under way.
Mine tyre life extension that protects environment outlined at Electra Mining Africa
8th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has verified the important environmental protection benefits of opting for mine tyre life extension solutions rather than purchasing new tyres earlier... 


Kavango appoints new CEO
Kavango appoints new CEO
7th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Kavango Resources has appointed Jasper Musadaidzwa as CEO and executive director, with immediate effect. Donald McAlister has stepped down from his role as nonexecutive chairperson... 


A gold pour
Zambian State mine investor eyes $1.8bn in small-scale gold mining push
2nd September 2026 By: Bloomberg

Zambia’s State-controlled mining investor expects to unlock more than $1.8-billion from the country’s small-scale gold industry by adopting Ghana’s model for formalizing the sector, its chief... 


Sanankoro gold exploration project
Cora Gold adds operational, project expertise to its board
1st September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

West Africa-focused gold mining company Cora Gold has announced the appointment of Russell White as nonexecutive director at a pivotal time as the company advances towards mine construction at its... 


West Africa’s gas future depends on production-ready infrastructure
West Africa’s gas future depends on production-ready infrastructure
1st September 2026

By: Iretomiwa Odusote - Regional Segment Leader - Energies & Chemicals at Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa stands at an important moment in its energy journey. Across the region,... 


Energas celebrates 25 years as demand for gas infrastructure enters new phase
28th August 2026

South African engineering company Energas Technologies is celebrating 25 years of supplying engineered solutions, equipment and technical support to the natural gas industry. Established in 2001,... 


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Gold Fields reports strong interim performance, but Ghana lease renewal causes consternation
25th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Miner Gold Fields achieved a strong performance for the six months ended June 30, with sales volumes having increased by 18% year-on-year to 1.27-million ounces of gold, supported by a higher... 


A miner holding a gold bar
Ghana bars unrefined artisanal gold dore exports from September 1
25th August 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana's GoldBod has ordered that artisanal gold dore purchased by self-financing aggregators for export must be refined locally from September 1, effectively banning exports of unrefined dore under... 


Gold bars
Ghana's GoldBod buyers hit by funding delays, sources say
24th August 2026 By: Reuters

Companies licensed to buy gold for Ghana's artisanal gold marketing agency GoldBod have not been paid for up to three weeks, forcing some operators to halt purchases or borrow to stay in business... 


A gold mine and plant in Ghana
Ghana's mineworkers demand release of $34.5m in trapped savings
20th August 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana's union of mineworkers delivered a petition to the central bank on Thursday to demand more than 380-million cedis ($34.55-million) they say they are owed and that have been frozen since a... 


Mine trucks lined up
Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets, sources say
20th August 2026 By: Reuters

The world's largest coal producer, Coal India, is setting up its first overseas trading office in Singapore, aiming to diversify into trading iron-ore and critical and strategic minerals, two... 


Liquid gold
Sustained operations, profit recovery in focus for Goldplat
19th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Aim-listed Goldplat has reported that its two recovery operations have achieved a strong combined operating profit of £3.2-million for the quarter ended June 30. The company’s net finance cost and... 


Standard Bank and UnionPay Unlock Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunities for Merchants Across Nine African Markets
Standard Bank and UnionPay Unlock Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunities for Merchants Across Nine African Markets
19th August 2026

Standard Bank Group and UnionPay International (UPI) have expanded UnionPay e-commerce acceptance across nine African markets, enabling participating merchants to accept secure online payments from... 


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