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Ghana

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


An image of the Yaouré mine
Perseus enlarges share buyback programme
15th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining, with gold projects in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, has approved an increase of A$50-million to an active on-market share buyback programme, bringing it to... 


The Next Generation of Builders Needs Digital Skills from Day One
The Next Generation of Builders Needs Digital Skills from Day One
15th June 2026

South Africa's construction industry has spent years grappling with skills shortages. Now, a less visible challenge is emerging. As project environments become increasingly digital, many young... 


Condra to take crane support online with remote diagnostics
12th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has expanded its maintenance programme to include hands-on training for customers’ service personnel, with further plans to introduce remote diagnostics for... 


Endeavour Mining's Ity mine
Gold output in Côte d'Ivoire set to climb in 2026 as mines expand
11th June 2026 By: Reuters

Côte d'Ivoire's gold output is expected to reach 62 metric tons in 2026, up from 59.33 tons in 2025, as established mines expand operations, the West African country's director general of mines... 


Gold nuggets
GoldStone pleased with development progress at Sierra Leone project
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources says significant progress is being made by MinCorp – a private company in Sierra Leone developing several small-scale gold mining licences – in establishing... 


Supplier ready to engage, showcase at WAMPEX
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As a global supplier of engineering solutions for minerals and mining applications, Weir is preparing to showcase its range of solutions for the mining sector at the West African Mining and Power... 


The Gold Room and smelter at Fortuna's Séguéla’ underground mining operation
West Africa a development hotspot – miner
29th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

Mining development in West Africa is entering a new growth phase shaped around the development of more technically complex projects, particularly underground mining opportunities; higher... 


Two Gentlemen in suits shaking hands at the 2025 WAMPEX
WAMPEX growth leads to new venue, more visitors
29th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

This year’s West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX), which is endorsed by the Ghanaian Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, will convene over 6 000 mining professionals while celebrating its... 


A mine machine on a mine in Ghana
WAMPEX to catalyse discussions
29th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

Minerals industry association Ghana Chamber of Mines aims to catalyse new investment partnerships, strengthen supplier and operator links, and elevate discussions regarding mineral value addition... 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis (centre), Differential Capital Special Situations Fund Head Mark Salmon (right), and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer (left).
Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 


The Tarkwa mine
Ghana commits to renewing Gold Fields Tarkwa lease but rules out automatic extension
25th May 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana's government is committed to renewing the mining lease for Gold Fields' Tarkwa mine, it said on Monday, adding that it will subject the South African miner to fresh scrutiny of its plans... 


Launch of the Intelligent Power Substation Solution
Huawei launches intelligent substation solution for sub-Saharan Africa
21st May 2026

Information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei recently hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier... 


Chartered Institute of Management Accountants VP for education and professional qualifications in management accounting Stephen Flatman
Meeting Africa’s growing demand for finance and accounting professionals
21st May 2026

Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is... 


Goldplat reports solid third-quarter financial results
Goldplat reports solid third-quarter financial results
20th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Goldplat’s two gold recovery operations in South Africa and Ghana achieved a combined operating profit of £3.86-million for the quarter ended March 31, compared with an operating profit... 


Asante's Bibiani and Chirano operations, in Ghana
Asante delivers record Q1 revenue, appoints acting CEO
20th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Asante Gold Corporation has appointed Campbell Baird acting CEO following Dave Anthony's retirement from the position on March 11. Baird is a mining executive with more than 30 years’... 


Hands holding a gold bar
Ghana seeks to buy 30% of gold from miners to boost reserves, central bank
18th May 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana has asked large-scale gold miners to sell 30% of annual output to the central bank as part of a revamped reserve-building drive, up from 20%, a senior official told Reuters, though miners say... 


Bogoso Prestea mine
Blue Gold remains tangled in litigation over Perception merger
18th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Blue Gold has announced a ruling by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, where the company is incorporated, addressing certain preliminary issues in ongoing litigation relating to... 


The Tarkwa gold mine
Ghana lease uncertainties threaten mining investment, mines chamber says
15th May 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana's mining investment climate risks being undermined by lease revocations, renewal delays and policy uncertainty, adding to cost pressures for miners, the head of the industry group has said.... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (15/05/2026)
15th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about uranium demand, Northern Cape copper and Cementation Africa. 


Metso opens Cape Town hub to support ports business in SA, rest of Africa
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Metso has expanded its global bulk-materials handling network with the opening of a new regional hub in Cape Town. The Finnish group supplies technologies, solutions and services to the aggregates,... 


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