2 days ago · Due to various challenges, mining companies need to utilise their resources efficiently to ensure the longterm success of mine operations. This issue of Inside Mining unpacks how the mining sector addresses unexpected challenges and unlocks new opportunities by being resourceful.

Ensure the mining sector is linked with the rest of the economy. The average price of gold in 2019 (US 1,/oz) was higher than that of 2018 (US 1,/oz). The improvement in gold price had positive impacts especially, for Ghana because gold is the country's flagship mineral which accounts for about 93% of total mineral exports.

Jun 07, 2021 · The lockdowns of 2020 also had a negative impact on the mining sector, which was forced to shut down. However, it was also one of the first industries to reopen, and has also enjoyed a commodities boom in iron, platinum and gold over the last decade. This means that the mining sector is well positioned to be an employer of choice for the youth ...

Jun 09, 2021 · Hiring patterns within the mining sector as a whole are pointing towards an increase in the level of attention being shown to AIrelated roles. There was a monthly average of 46 actively advertisedfor open AI roles within the industry in April this year, up from a monthly average of 35 in December 2020.

Jun 05, 2021 · The Alliance of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Agriculture, has called for a unified voice from all stakeholders against illegal gold mining activities (Galamsey). It said that had become necessary because the activities were threating Ghana's Cocoa sector.

Jun 05, 2021 · He said the government would pursue specific policies and initiatives to develop the mining sector and sustain the country's position as a gateway to mining in the subregion. Ghana is endowed with abundant natural resources with major minerals mined in commercial quantities Gold, Diamond, Bauxite and Manganese.

The Mining industry of Ghana accounts for 5% of the country's GDP and minerals make up 37% of total exports, of which gold contributes over 90% of the total mineral exports. Thus, the main focus of Ghana's mining and minerals development industry remains focused on gold. Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, producing t in 2008.

Jun 04, 2021 · Mr Eric Asubonteng, President Ghana Chamber of Mines, commended government for the partnership with industry to deal with the challenges in the mining sector and to exploit the opportunities.