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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…

Lands Minister Engages Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti; Urges Stronger Local Collaboration

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) paid a working visit to two major mining companies, Gold Fields Tarkwa Mines and AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mines…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Lands Minister Calls for Urgent Action and Reforms in Mining Sector at Stakeholders Seminar

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) has issued a strong call for urgent reforms in Ghana’s mining sector, warning that the country faces an…

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…