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In a decision that has sent ripples through Ghana’s mining sector, the government has rejected Gold Fields Ghana’s application to extend its Damang Main Mining Lease — a concession due to expire on April 18, 2025. This lease, situated in the heart of Ghana’s gold-producing Western Region, supports over 1,500 workers, 75% of whom are from surrounding communities….
Mining consultant Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie has cast doubt on the sincerity and effectiveness of Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw Kotei, Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), in the national fight against illegal mining. While acknowledging her statutory role under Section 5 of the Minerals Development Fund Act, 2016 (Act 912), Ing. Gomashie questioned what…
Mining consultant Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie has praised the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for its careful handling of the situation surrounding the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, calling the Ministry’s recent directives to Heath Goldfields a commendable and lawful response that avoids arbitrary action. In a statement issued on July 6, Gomashie said the Ministry’s decision to issue a Stop…
Mining consultant Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie has added his voice to the escalating controversy surrounding the Black Volta Gold Mine deal, warning that Ghana could be on the brink of yet another judgement debt crisis if legal red flags are ignored. In a detailed commentary on the unfolding matter, Ing. Gomashie expressed grave concern over the ownership dispute linked…
A Mining Engineer and Consultant, Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie has emphasised the need for government to desist from politicising the Community Mining Scheme in the country. This is contained in an eight point recommendation contained in a paper written by Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie. It comes after the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, criticized…