The United States (US) State Department in its recent advisory on Africa’s gold sector has urged US nationals and investors to consider exploring opportunities and investment options in the African gold value chain. They are advised to invest in large-scale projects and commercial businesses that foster the sustainable development of the artisanal and small-scale mining […]
Commodity Monitor rolls out first-ever successful mercury-free equipment for small scale miners in Ghana
Commodity Monitor, a commodity trading, logistics, and research company based in Accra, has rolled out the first-ever successful mercury-free mining equipment that efficiently recover more gold for artisanal and small scale miners in Ghana without using any chemical like mercury. In a demonstration organised in June this year in the Prestea-Huni Valley District of the […]
Changing the status quo in Ghana’s mining sector
The artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) subsector in particular has contributed significantly to the overall economic gains Ghana has had from mining. Currently, the ASM subsector contributes about 39% (1.6 million ounce) of the total gold production in Ghana. It contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings, generates both direct and indirect employment for many […]