In a move geared towards environmental conservation, the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has announced a major collaboration with the government to intensify efforts in combating illegal mining and safeguarding the nation’s vital natural resources. This partnership aims to protect river bodies and forest reserves, marking a new chapter in the fight against […]
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has refuted claims that the current government has issued an excessive number of mining licenses. He clarified that he has faced criticism for not approving enough licenses to meet the industry’s needs. In an interview with Citi FM on Tuesday [Oct 8 2024], Mr Jinapor […]
The Minerals Commission has opened a new office complex at Bibiani as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise the services of the mining and minerals regulator. The office will provide a more congenial ambience for the officers and staff of the commission in the region, a departure from the rented chamber-and-hall office space they had […]
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has officially terminated the mining leases of FGR Bogoso Prestea Mining Limited. This decision, announced in a press statement on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, was based on recommendations from the Minerals Commission and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. The Ministry stated that the move […]
The government will take a decisive action in the national interest against the scourge of illegal mining, taking into consideration the heightened national discourse, including the demand for an immediate ban on all forms of small-scale mining, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has stated. He said a crunch national security […]
The government has been acquiring new lands to supplement public lands for the development needs of the country. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, who disclosed this Wednesday, said the government had also put in place measures to protect existing public lands. Mr Jinapor, who was addressing the public on the […]
The Lands Ministry has refuted North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s claim that government is required to pay GH¢5.3 million in compensation to the Bulgarian Embassy. The Ministry clarified that no such financial obligation exists, dismissing the assertions as entirely unfounded and misleading. In a recent statement issued on Thursday, July 18, the Lands Ministry […]
President Akufo-Addo says the country has successfully planted 42 million trees over the past three years. This initiative is part of the government’s effort to combat deforestation and promote sustainability. Speaking at the Green Ghana Day ceremony at Burma Camp, the President attributed this environmental milestone to the unwavering support of the Ghanaian people. “In […]
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), and Ghana Police Service have vehemently denied allegations of engaging land guards in their operations, refuting claims made in recent news reports. In separate statements, the institutions assured the public that they adhere to legal processes in dealing with land encroachments and criminal activities. […]
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has added 7.70 tonnes of gold to the country’s reserves as of the end of last month, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, has stated. The measure, which is part of the central bank’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), is aimed at increasing gold as the […]
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has launched this year’s Green Ghana Day project in Kumasi and charged institutions to take responsibility for their role in the continuous degradation of the environment. He said both the chieftaincy and government institutions could not claim innocence of activities of illegal miners within their respective jurisdictions. Consequently, the […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed government is prioritising value addition in the natural resources sector to ensure the state derives optimal benefits. The government, he said, is also strengthening local content and local participation as well to ensure Ghanaians have more roles in the extraction of these resources. According to him, this is […]
