The government of Ghana has revealed plans to invest about US$100 million in the small scale gold mining sector in the next five years. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta in the 2024 budget statement and economic policy presented to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday November 15, 2023. According to […]
Improved performance by large scale and small scale operators drove Ghana’s gold production upturn in 2022
Ghana is well known for its history in gold mining in the African continent. The country is currently Africa’s largest gold producer of the precious metal following an improved performance in 2022 after a significant production downswing in 2021. Total gold produced in Ghana increased by 32% year-on-year to 3.72 million ounces from 2.82 million […]
How changes in the small-scale mining sector are impacting the environment
The value of Ghana’s gold export receipts for 2022 alone is estimated to be US$ 6.6 billion. Meanwhile, the revenue accrued declined from US$ 6.779 billion in 2020 to US$ 5.083 billion in 2021. This was attributed to the contraction in gold production, particularly the near-collapse in the volume of gold exports by the small-scale […]
The Mercury-free Mineral Processing Equipment “Gold Kacha” have been effective and efficient in promoting responsible mining – President Nana Akuffo-Addo
The Mercury-free Mineral Processing Equipment “Gold Kacha” have been effective and efficient in promoting responsible mining – President Nana Akuffo-Addo The President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Akuffo Addo in the delivery of the State of the Nation Address yesterday 8th March 2023, at the Parliament house has lauded the efficiency and effectiveness of Commodity Monitor […]