Government Targets Digital Innovation in Ghana’s Mining Sector

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy President John Dramani Mahama has targeted an ambitious roadmap aimed at transforming Ghana’s mining sector through innovation, digitalisation, skills development and stronger community protections. Addressing stakeholders at the 2026 Mining Sector Local Content Summit, the President made it clear that the future competitiveness of Ghana’s extractive sector would depend less on raw […]

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Ivory Coast considers following Ghana with cocoa farm gate price cut, sources say

Els: MBN360 Agribusiness | National Ivory Coast is considering cutting the guaranteed farm gate price paid to its cocoa farmers to align with Ghana, two government sources told Reuters, as the world’s biggest producers of the chocolate ingredient face a major crisis. The senior Ivory Coast officials said all options were on the table as the government […]

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Komenda Sugar Factory disconnected from power, water, saddled with heavy debt – Trade Minister

Els: MBN360 News Trade Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has disclosed that the Komenda Sugar Factory has been disconnected from power and water supply over unpaid bills. She made the revelation on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, as she provided an update on the state of the Komenda Sugar Factory. The legislator explained that the facility […]

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PIAC Demands Safeguards in Ghana Heritage Fund Access

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy The Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Richard Ellimah, has called for stronger safeguards, broader stakeholder engagement and enhanced transparency as debate intensifies over government plans for Ghana Heritage Fund access. Speaking at a Technical Roundtable on proposed amendments to the petroleum revenue management framework, Mr. Ellimah emphasised that […]

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Geologist Hints 2.8M Gold Ounces at Black Volta Gold Project

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Mineral exploration geologist Elvis Gota, has projected that the Black Volta Gold Project, a mineral asset in Ghana’s Upper West Region, holds a staggering potential of 2.8 million ounces of gold. This revelation, spearheaded by mineral exploration geologist, underscores the project’s capacity to redefine the country’s mining map. With an initial projected […]

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