The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), which operates under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has announced a significant intensification of its efforts to curb illegal mining (galamsey) across the country. Speaking on Wednesday at a press briefing in Accra, the Director of Operations for NAIMOS, Col. Dominic […]

The government has announced steps to manage the transition at the Damang Mine after its operating lease expires next month to keep the facility running under its new ownership. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, through a press statement on Tuesday, confirmed that the Damang Mining Lease, held by […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has warned against the growing practice of foreign companies using Ghanaian fronts to secure opportunities in the mining sector. He said the government will not allow arrangements that weaken genuine local participation. He said this on Thursday at the […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has announced sweeping reforms to the administration and lease of public lands following a nationwide review of allocations and transactions between 2017 and 2024. He noted that the reforms include the introduction of a revised Public Land Application […]

Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent, stable, and mutually beneficial mining partnerships, urging Australian investors to strengthen collaboration as the country accelerates its sustainable and value-driven mineral development agenda. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, made the call on Monday while addressing participants […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has arrived in South Africa to participate in the 2026 African Mining Indaba Conference, Africa’s largest mining investment and policy forum. According to a press statement issued by the Ministry, […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has reiterated the government’s commitment to building strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure the responsible and transparent management of Ghana’s natural resources. He made this call when a delegation from the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), led by […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that Ghana’s Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber will enter the European market on the 8th of October 2025. This milestone marks the culmination of a 16-year journey to strengthen forest governance, ensure timber […]

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced the approval of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) by Cabinet. In a press statement on Monday, the Ministry noted that the initiative, which aligns with the President’s vision for sustainable job creation, will replace the Community Mining […]