Author: Philip Antoh

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says it is set to revoke the licenses of some large-scale mining companies due to regulatory breaches. This decision has been informed by a rigorous review of large-scale mining operations, which is currently ongoing by a special committee tasked with that purpose. At the behest of the Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), the committee has announced the list of the first 50 affected companies with breaches such as holding leases without operating Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) or Water Resources Commission (WRC) permits. This move forms part of the government’s multi-pronged strategy to…

Ghana’s economic and political calculus shifted decisively yesterday after the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) surpassed its 2025 small-scale gold export target of 100 metric tons, injecting over $10 billion in foreign exchange into the economy and strengthening the government’s hand at a critical moment.The milestone, achieved months ahead of schedule, is being hailed within policy circles as a strategic economic victory, giving the state fresh leverage in currency management, fiscal negotiations and investor confidence-building as Ghana pushes to consolidate recent economic reforms.By evening, senior officials at the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana were said to be studying…

A few disgruntled Newspapers have intensified what appears to be a coordinated smear campaign against the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and its Chief Executive Officer. The campaign is allegedly being orchestrated by the Editor and Publisher of The Source, Mr. Wilberforce Asare, with the apparent objective of maligning, defaming and deliberately undermining the integrity of the MIIF CEO, without provocation. According to a senior official of the Fund, Mr Asare has openly admitted that he was contracted by some former board members and past executives of MIIF to embark on sustained negative publications against the CEO. The purported aim…

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has officially celebrated the end of a week-long national sanitation and beautification effort, urging all Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to keep their areas clean for the upcoming Christmas celebrations. Accompanied by the Deputy Minister, the Minister toured important ceremonial routes, such as the John Evans Atta Mills Highway and other sites within the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly and Burma Camp. This initiative aimed to improve the visual appeal of the capital and avoid health issues as the country gets ready to host international guests and dignitaries…

Executives of Gold Fields Ghana met with their counterparts at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF or the Fund) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, to discuss the operations of the company, potential investment opportunities for the Fund, and areas of collaboration.  The discussions held on December 18, 2025, highlighted the critical role of Gold Fields’ investments in Ghana which accounts for 31% of Gold Fields’ global production.   The delegation from Gold Fields Ghana Ltd was led by Mr. Elliot Twum, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Ms. Emma Morrison, Regional Head, Corporate Affairs, and Mr. William Empeh, Head, Human Resource.  MIIF delegation was led by Mr. Kwabena Barning, Chief Technical Officer, and other senior management members.   Among the many things discussed in the meeting, Mr .Twum, in his presentation, stressed on the pillars underpinning their strong track record of operational success,…

GoldBod Jewellery Limited (GJL), in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has launched a special December promotion aimed at welcoming Ghanaians in the diaspora and visitors returning home for the festive season, while celebrating Ghana’s rich gold heritage. The month-long promotion, which runs throughout December, offers customers attractive discounts across GoldBod Jewelry’s full range of handcrafted gold collections. Visitors to any GoldBod Jewelry showroom nationwide can access the promotion by quoting the code “GTA” at the point of purchase. As part of the initiative, every purchase made during the promotional period comes with a complimentary gold keepsake, presented as…

The Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak says Ghana’s education system must be deliberately aligned with opportunity to prepare young people for work and national development. Dr. Apaak made the call in Accra on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, while delivering an address at the Diaspora District Global Education Conference. He stressed that education without clear pathways after graduation leaves young people exposed. “Education must be intentionally connected to opportunity, to workforce development, to entrepreneurship, to industry, to policy, and to the real lives young people are expected to build after graduation,” he said. He explained that achieving this vision…

Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Abas Apaak has urged the diaspora to partner local intellectuals to expand global opportunities and build pathways that align education with work. Delivering an address at the Diaspora District Global Education Conference in Accra on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Dr. Apaak said sustainable progress depends on collaboration rather than replacement. “To the diaspora: your role is not to rescue or replace, but to connect with local brilliance and build together for global opportunity,” he stated. He emphasized that Ghana’s development agenda must be anchored in co-creation. “We must co-create systems where talent can thrive wherever…

Ghana’s battle against illegal mining continues unabated with unwavering resolve as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Ag. Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) mounted a powerful call to action before judges, lawyers, and students at the Chief Justice’s Mentorship Programme. Addressing an audience of jurists and young mentees, the Minister painted a vivid picture of Ghana’s natural heritage of lush forests, fertile farmlands and blue waters now scarred by what he described as “gaping, bleeding holes in the earth,” warning that illegal mining has robbed communities of health, dignity and their children’s…

GoldBod Jewelry has unveiled its festive season catalogue, featuring stunning array of locally crafted pieces perfect for the holidays. From elegant gold Chokers and Necklaces, Earrings, Matching Bangles and Rings to beautiful Rings, GoldBod Jewelry is giving you the chance to treat yourself and loved ones to exquisite jewelry. As a subsidiary of Ghana Gold Board, the Jewellery arm has become the game-changer towards redefining value addition in Ghana’s gold industry. The state-run agency announced the restructuring and rebranding of its fully owned Ghanaian jewellery manufacturing company, incorporated in the year 2016. The move aims to serve customers with authentic…