The military’s murderous tactics in defence of the mining giant’s profits caused outrage, with people taking to the streets ...

Ghana plans to launch a Gold Board to streamline gold purchases from small-scale miners, increase earnings and reduce ...

People in Ghana are protesting illegal gold mining, which has poisoned over 60% of the country’s bodies of water. If illegal mining continues at the current rate, experts say the entire country ...

The chronic challenge of illegal gold mining — known locally as “galamsey” — was a major issue during Ghana’s presidential election campaign last month and a source of concern for voters ...

A miners' association said the victims were unarmed. The army said seven illegal miners were killed in a firefight.

Ghana, Africa's leading gold producer, has long been plagued by conflicts between the military and youth in mining communities. Unemployment and economic challenges often exacerbate tensions ...

Sewia Mining and Refinery Limited has received the prestigious Distinguished Service Award at the Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce End of Year Dinner & Awards Night 2024.

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Soldiers killed at least seven people at a gold mine in southern Ghana, the West African country's military said. Ghana’s armed forces said Sunday in a statement on X that ...