License Procedure
The forms are available to the general public to begin the process of obtaining licences for the various mining procedures. Download forms +233 030 277 1318 +233 030 277 2783. …
Mining Comparative Guide
What is the process for renewal? A mining right or lease shall be for an initial term of 30 years or a lesser period that may be agreed with the applicant. ... Companies engaged in mining in Ghana subject to any stability agreement with the government are subject to a mineral royalty rate of 5% of the total revenue earned from the minerals ...
Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd.
The legislative framework for mining in Ghana is stated in the Minerals and Mining Law. Mineral rights are legally defined to include the rights to reconnoiter, prospect for, and mine minerals. ... process. 3 A. Project Background Through the 1990s, Centenary Gold Company (the Sefwi Belt Gold Project) and Rank Mining ...
Mining In Ghana
It is important to stress that under the mining laws of Ghana, a foreign investor is not mandated to have a partner to participate in the mining industry as pertains to the oil and gas, gaming, and other sectors of the economy. ... Secondly, if no agreement contemplated by subparagraph (i) exists, the rules of procedure for arbitration of the ...
Illegal Mining in Ghana
The government of Ghana has seen the need for real-time information on mining activities. SERVIR-West Africa in collaboration with Center for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Services (CERSGIS) are …
Mining industry in Ghana
The growing demand for mineral extracts has been paralleled by an expansion of the economically active population in Ghana, in that, around 11.3 thousand people were employed in the mining ...
Perseus Mining Ghana Ltd Vacancies (8 Positions)
Perseus Mining is a duet listed (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West African region. Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has recently commissioned the world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana. Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) has a current mining reserve of 3.3M oz of gold from a resource base of 4.3M oz.
Why Ghana's industrial minerals and lithium are forecast for …
Mining is a key component both of Ghana's national economy and the global extraction industry. The country overtook South Africa as the continent's largest gold producer in 2018 and has held the title since. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the mineral's prominent role, as gold is seen as a safe investment during uncertain times.
Minerals Commission Official Website
Mining Cadastre The implementation of Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS) at the Minerals Commission seeks to improve and strengthen current levels of compliance checks and license administration procedures and practices. READ MORE Industry Statistics Monthly statistics of Gold produced and transported by the various mining companies on both small …
ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…
Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable development. This paper provides some insights into the inextricable linkage ... poverty, green squeezing, and cumbersome nature of ASM licensing process in Ghana. The study ...
Submission of Applications, Documents, Reports and Filing …
As part of the efforts of the Minerals Commission to expedite the licensing process and generally ensure effective and efficient service delivery, all mining companies and the general public are hereby notified that with effect from 1st November, 2021, the Commission shall no longer ACCEPT any paper-based applications. Consequently, any application including the renewal …
Community Mining In Ghana
The process for acquiring a Community Mining license is contained in the Community Mining Manual. Under the CMS, the maximum area to be granted to a person or company is 25.2 acres in accordance with Regulation 204 of the Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2176).
(PDF) Adopted practices for mined land reclamation in Ghana…
Closure of mining activities marks the beginning of post-mining reclamation activities which are depended on type of mining employed [20, 21]. The overall goal of reclamation process is to return ...
Ghana Mining Repository
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Ghana: Has President Akufo‑Addo failed in the fight against …
As illegal mining continues to devastate Ghana's environment, economy, and public health, growing disillusionment with the government's efforts to combat the crisis raises critical …
MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA
The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is as follows: the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) and …
Minerals Commission (MC)
Mandate: The Minerals Commission is responsible for the regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the co-ordination and implementation of …
Diamond Digging in Ghana
The Birim River remained one of the world's most productive sources through Ghana's independence in 1957, until the late 1970s when the richest areas were mined out and the aging mining equipment was unable to efficiently process smaller, lower-quality stones. Today, that is most of what the artisanal diggers recover: Of the 301,000 carats ...
THE MINING SECTOR IN GHANA
The mining sector is one of Ghana's biggest contributors to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributing 5.0% as at the end of 2021. This translates into the sub-sector's nominal GDP of
Minerals and Mining Act
OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE RPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED THE MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 AN ACT to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes. ... Regulations as prescribed and shall be in accordance with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. Government's right of pre-emption 7. (1 ...
Ghana Mining Repository
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Ghana's artisanal miners are a law unto themselves: …
Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, the sixth globally. It produced approximately 129 metric tonnes in 2021. Gold mining in Ghana stretches back over 1000 years. It first served as a ...
Operating Mines
MAJOR OPERATING MINES IN GHANA List of major mining companies operating in Ghana and their details in case of references NO. Operating Mines Mineral Type Mine Location Website Address 1 AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Ltd Gold Obuasi 2 AngloGold Ashanti (Iduapriem)Ltd Gold Iduapriem (Tarkwa) 3 Gold Fields …
Ewoyaa Lithium Project, Ghana
The Ewoyaa lithium project being developed by Atlantic Lithium is expected to be the first lithium-producing mine in Ghana, West Africa. The company is a lithium exploration and development company based in Australia. ... The process plant engineering, metallurgy and crushing assessment was provided by DRA South Africa, a subsidiary of DRA Global.
Minerals Commission Official Website
Mining Cadastre The implementation of Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS) at the Minerals Commission seeks to improve and strengthen current levels of compliance checks and license administration procedures and …
Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Ghana
The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is as follows: the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) and …
Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for …
In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nations development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.
Standardise compensation payment in the mining …
The Ghana Chamber of Mines and BUSAC Fund study therefore sort to identify inputs for a national policy that would set out clearly, the principles, basis and standards of compensation for mining concessions and property values. It was also …
How to Obtain a Mining Licence in Ghana
Introduction – Mining Licence in Ghana. Every company seeking to enter the mining industry in Ghana requires a mining licence. The mining industry in Ghana accounts for 5% of the country's GDP and minerals make …