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Ghana Forest Investment Partnership: World Bank Delegation Calls on Lands Minister
Featured July 14, 2025

Ghana Forest Investment Partnership: World Bank Delegation Calls on Lands Minister

World Bank’s Ghana delegation, led by Robert Taliercio O’Brien, met with Minister Buah on March 24 to plan forestry investments, reafforestation & youth job creation.

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Government Declares Forests and Rivers Security Zones – Lands Minister Charges NAIMOS to Be Ruthless Against Illegal Miners
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Government Declares Forests and Rivers Security Zones – Lands Minister Charges NAIMOS to Be Ruthless Against Illegal Miners

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, and Ag. Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reiterated government’s uncompromising commitment to the fight against illegal mining (galamsey), declaring forest reserves and river bodies as Security Zones that will be protected at all costs. He made this declaration at the closing ceremony of […]

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Asanko Gold Conflict: Lands Minister Commiserates With Family of the Deceased – Promises Investigations into Fatal Shooting
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Asanko Gold Conflict: Lands Minister Commiserates With Family of the Deceased – Promises Investigations into Fatal Shooting

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah(MP), has visited the family of a local Assembly Member who was tragically killed during a clash between military personnel and community youth in the Amansie South District. The Minister’s visit on Tuesday 16th September 2025, is part of Government’s effort to de-escalate tensions following […]

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Asanko Gold Impasse: Lands Minister Urges Calm; Assures Speedy Resolution
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Asanko Gold Impasse: Lands Minister Urges Calm; Assures Speedy Resolution

AMANSIE SOUTH DISTRICT, ASHANTI REGION – The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has assured stakeholders of Government’s commitment to swiftly resolving the ongoing conflict between Asanko Gold Ghana Limited and the surrounding local communities. The Minister gave this assurance during a working visit to the company’s site on Tuesday […]

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“You can invest in Ghana with confidence” — Lands Minister.
Economy

“You can invest in Ghana with confidence” — Lands Minister.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has pitched Ghana as the premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment in Africa. Addressing the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference in Australia, the Minister urged global mining investors to focus on Ghana due to the country’s track record and current status as Africa’s […]

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Ghana Shines on Global Stage, Unveils Billions in Mining Investment Opportunities at Australia-Africa Conference
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Ghana Shines on Global Stage, Unveils Billions in Mining Investment Opportunities at Australia-Africa Conference

In a powerful address that resonated with global investors and mining leaders, Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources – Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) positioned the nation as Africa’s undisputed premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment. Speaking at the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah made Ghana’s case with a […]

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President Inaugurates New Lands Commission Board, Lifts Ban on State Land Transactions
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President Inaugurates New Lands Commission Board, Lifts Ban on State Land Transactions

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new governing board of the National Lands Commission, pledging sweeping reforms to restore integrity and transparency in Ghana’s land administration system. The President described the inauguration as “a bold reset” for land governance, citing years of mismanagement, corruption, and illegal sales of state lands. He announced the lifting […]

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Ghana’s Lands Minister heads to Australia to dialogue with investors at major mining conference
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Ghana’s Lands Minister heads to Australia to dialogue with investors at major mining conference

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), is set to participate in a crucial international mining conference in Australia, starting Wednesday September 3. The high-level engagement will host experts and captains of the mining and extractive industry across the globe. Dubbed the Africa Down Under (ADU) Summit, Ghana’s Minister for Lands […]

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Bompata Manhene and Wassa Akropong Chiefs Endorse Cooperative Mining, Calls for Broader Stakeholder Consultation in the release of block out areas
Economy

Bompata Manhene and Wassa Akropong Chiefs Endorse Cooperative Mining, Calls for Broader Stakeholder Consultation in the release of block out areas

The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has intensified its regional sensitisation drive on government’s cooperative mining initiative, engaging traditional leaders and communities in both the Western and Ashanti Regions. At a stakeholder meeting in Bompata in the Ashanti Region, rCOMSDEP Coordinator, Engineer Frank Pedro Asare, led another sensitisation session with community leaders. […]

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rCOMSDEP Extends Community Mining Sensitisation to Prestea Huni Valley and Ayanfuri
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rCOMSDEP Extends Community Mining Sensitisation to Prestea Huni Valley and Ayanfuri

The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has continued its nationwide community engagement drive with visits to mining communities in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region and Ayanfuri in the Central Region. At Aboso Gangway, Fanti Mines, and Bogum Mining Shafts in Prestea Huni Valley, rCOMSDEP Coordinator, Engineer Frank Pedro […]

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Ghana’s FLEGT Licensing System to Go Live in European Market on October 8, 2025 – Lands Minister
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Ghana’s FLEGT Licensing System to Go Live in European Market on October 8, 2025 – Lands Minister

Ghana has officially announced that its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber will enter the European market on October 8, 2025. This marks a historic milestone, culminating a 16-year journey to strengthen forest governance, ensure timber legality, and promote sustainable trade. The announcement was made by the Minister for Lands and Natural […]

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NRGI Leadership Team Pays Courtesy Call on Lands Minister
Economy

NRGI Leadership Team Pays Courtesy Call on Lands Minister

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

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rCOMSDEP Pushes Responsible Mining in Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley
Economy

rCOMSDEP Pushes Responsible Mining in Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley

The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has intensified its community sensitisation drive in the Western Region with visits to mining communities in Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley. At Badukrom in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, residents expressed interest in an abandoned mining pit in their community. They appealed to the government to negotiate with […]

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rCOMSDEP ENGAGES ELLEMBELLE COMMUNITIES ON COOPERATIVE MINING
Economy

rCOMSDEP ENGAGES ELLEMBELLE COMMUNITIES ON COOPERATIVE MINING

The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has begun series of community engagements aimed at sensitising Chiefs and Residents on the benefits of cooperative mining. Starting from the Western Region, the team visited Akropong, Bomoapelley, Anwia, Nkroful, and Esiama in the Ellembelle District.  The initiative is part of Government’s effort to curb illegal […]

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NAIMOS Partners Blue Water Guards at Nzema East to Seize 50 Chanfangs, Other Equipment Along Ankobra River
Economy

NAIMOS Partners Blue Water Guards at Nzema East to Seize 50 Chanfangs, Other Equipment Along Ankobra River

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has seized fifty chanfang machines and other illegal mining equipment along the Ankobra River in the Western Region. In a joint operation with the Nzema East Blue Water Guards on Friday, August 22, 2025 the team swept through the Abelebo and Akango communities in the Nzema East Municipality. […]

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Ghana Becomes First African Country to Export Timber to EU under FLEGT Timber License
Economy

Ghana Becomes First African Country to Export Timber to EU under FLEGT Timber License

Ghana has officially launched its first Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) license, becoming the first country in Africa and the second in the world after Indonesia to export timber to the European Union under strict legality and sustainability standards. This landmark achievement culminates a 16-year reform journey that began in 2009 when Ghana […]

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Lands Minister Extends Deadline for Small-Scale Mining Licence Rectification
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Lands Minister Extends Deadline for Small-Scale Mining Licence Rectification

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has granted an extension to small-scale miners for the regularization of their mining licences, with the new deadline set for the end of August 2025. This decision follows a petition by the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM), requesting additional time to […]

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Lands Minister Participates in Ministerial AI Bootcamp
Economy

Lands Minister Participates in Ministerial AI Bootcamp

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah(MP) has participated in a three-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme designed to enhance the capacity of Ministers of State and key stakeholders in integrating AI into public sector operations. The Ministerial AI Bootcamp, organized by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) […]

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Mining Policy Reform: Government Pushes for Sustainability & Local Benefits
Economy

Mining Policy Reform: Government Pushes for Sustainability & Local Benefits

Key stakeholders in Ghana’s mining sector, including traditional leaders, government officials, and industry experts, gathered in Damongo for a crucial consultation on the review of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and the 2014 Mining Policy. The engagement, led by the Minerals Commission’s Review Committee, forms part of a nationwide effort to modernize […]

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Ghana’s Mining Overhaul: Chiefs to Play Key Role in Licensing and Oversight
Economy

Ghana’s Mining Overhaul: Chiefs to Play Key Role in Licensing and Oversight

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Yusif Sulemana(MP), has reaffirmed the pivotal role of the Ashanti Region as the hub of Ghana’s mineral wealth, particularly gold, which has long driven livelihoods, economic growth, and national heritage. Addressing the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs, Hon. Sulemana emphasized Government’s commitment, under President John Dramani […]

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Lands Minister Outlines Bold Strategy to Combat Illegal Mining at Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College
Economy

Lands Minister Outlines Bold Strategy to Combat Illegal Mining at Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, delivered a compelling presentation at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College on the topic: “Combating Illegal Mining in Ghana: Strategies for Conflict Prevention and Sustainable Development.” Addressing officers and stakeholders, the Minister issued a passionate call for collective action in the […]

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Lands Minister Commissions Greater Accra Regional Lands Board, Pushes for Full Digitization and Decentralization
Economy

Lands Minister Commissions Greater Accra Regional Lands Board, Pushes for Full Digitization and Decentralization

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s land administration system through comprehensive reforms and digital innovation, following the inauguration of the new Greater Accra Regional Lands Commission Board today. In his keynote address, Hon. Buah highlighted persistent challenges in the sector, including […]

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Lands Minister Calls for Review of Minerals and Mining Act
Economy

Lands Minister Calls for Review of Minerals and Mining Act

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has emphasized the need for a review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act (2006), citing significant advancements in technology and development that necessitate updates to ensure a more inclusive and sustainable mining sector. As part of the review process for the mining […]

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Hungarian, Swiss & Indian Envoys Explore Responsible Mining Partnership with Lands Ministry
Economy

Hungarian, Swiss & Indian Envoys Explore Responsible Mining Partnership with Lands Ministry

Ghana’s push toward responsible and sustainable small-scale mining has gained renewed international support as envoys from Hungary, Switzerland, and India held separate meetings with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Tuesday, 8th July, 2025, to discuss potential collaboration with Ghana and their respective countries. His Excellency Tamás Fehér, the […]

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Nsuta-Tarkwa Manganese Refinery Project Set to Transform Ghana’s Mining Industry
Economy

Nsuta-Tarkwa Manganese Refinery Project Set to Transform Ghana’s Mining Industry

In a significant move to bolster Ghana’s mining sector and enhance value addition in mineral exports, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, recently concluded a high-profile six-day visit to Tianyuan Manganese Industry (TMI), the parent company of the Nsuta Manganese Company. The trip, which took place from June 28 to July […]

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Galamsey Fight: Prestea Blue Water Guards destroy 8 chanfang machines, seize 8 pumping machines near the Ankobra River
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Galamsey Fight: Prestea Blue Water Guards destroy 8 chanfang machines, seize 8 pumping machines near the Ankobra River

Blue Water Guards at Prestea have launched a successful anti-galamsey operation near the Ankobra River in the Western Region. Acting on an intelligence tip-off, the guards swooped into action near the Ankobra River at a site known as “Amponsah” in the Himan Community. Upon sighting the guards, the illegal miners reportedly fled in haste, abandoning […]

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Ghana Moves to Reclaim Its Gold: New Task Force Targets Smuggling
Economy

Ghana Moves to Reclaim Its Gold: New Task Force Targets Smuggling

The Government of Ghana has taken a bold and historic step to revolutionize its gold industry with the official inauguration of the Ghana Gold Board Task Force—a critical move aimed at ensuring transparency, curbing smuggling, and securing the country’s full economic benefits from its rich mineral resources. In a speech delivered at the inaugural ceremony, […]

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Minerals Development Fund Board Inaugurated to Champion Community-Centred Growth in Mining Areas
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Minerals Development Fund Board Inaugurated to Champion Community-Centred Growth in Mining Areas

Ghana’s mining communities are set to benefit from strengthened governance as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) inaugurated the new Governing Board of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) with a clear mandate: prioritize transparent, accountable, and community-focused development in mining regions. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, 7th July 2025 […]

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Ashanti Regional Lands Commission Board Inaugurated to Enhance Land Governance
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Ashanti Regional Lands Commission Board Inaugurated to Enhance Land Governance

The newly constituted Ashanti Regional Lands Commission Board was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, marking a significant milestone in strengthening land administration and governance in the region. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Yusif Sulemana, charged the Board to prioritize revenue mobilization, efficient land service delivery, and […]

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