State security forces have successfully cleared illegal miners from nine heavily guarded “red zones” inside Ghana’s forest reserves, opening the doors for extensive environmental restoration, President John Dramani Mahama announced …
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Historic shift in mining sector as Ghana sets 2030 deadline to end raw ore exports
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Ghana is preparing to end the decades-long practice of exporting unprocessed mineral resources, with President John Dramani Mahama outlining a firm 2030 deadline to halt …
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Cocoa farmers and Chiefs okay Act 1182 to shield farmlands from illegal mining
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Humu Salma Mahama Cocoa farmers and traditional leaders across key growing hubs in the Ashanti Region have voiced support for the newly enacted Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026 …
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Gold-Backed FX Injections and Buffer Risks: Cedi faces structural vulnerabilities
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Foreign exchange volatility and reserve dynamics are taking center stage for institutional investors in Ghana as seasonal commercial demand pushes the cedi to GH¢12.10 against …
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IFEJ, Lands Ministry partner to elevate coverage on Ghana’s mining and forestry sector
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ) and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources have agreed to forge a formal partnership aimed at enhancing specialized media reporting on …
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“Our Ocean is Not a Liquid Desert”: Fisherfolk demand total revocation of offshore gold exploration licenses
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Mariam Aminu Small-scale fishers, chief fishermen, fish processors, and traders across Ghana’s coastal communities are calling on the government to completely revoke ten offshore reconnaissance licenses covering approximately …
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“Our Ocean is Not a Liquid Desert”: Fisherfolk demand total revocation of offshore gold exploration licenses
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Mariam Aminu Small-scale fishers, chief fishermen, fish processors, and traders across Ghana’s coastal communities are calling on the government to completely revoke ten offshore reconnaissance licenses covering approximately …
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Marine Mining Standoff: Over 50 CSOs urge govt to stop massive offshore gold project
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed A major regulatory confrontation is brewing over the future of Ghana’s coastal waters, as more than 50 civil society organizations (CSOs), environmentalists, and fisheries groups …
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Fuel price surge sparks policy disputes amid calls for downstream sector reforms
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy News Desk Rising international petroleum costs and localized tax directives have converged to spark intense debate across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, with industry groups issuing policy ultimatums as retail …
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Refinancing Costs and Tax Arbitration Weigh on Tullow Oil Despite Operational Surge
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Humu Salma Mahama Tullow Oil has reported a financial downturn for the first half of 2026, recording a net loss after tax of $101 million despite delivering strong …