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Why Government must deepen ongoing investments in the small-scale mining sector
June 12, 2026
The latest report of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, presented at its Annual General Meeting in Accra, points to a strong outlook for the country’s small scale mining sector.Notably, small …
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Standardisation of gold scales nationwide is a step in the right direction
March 17, 2026
Ghana remains the leading gold producer in Africa and ranks among the top producers globally. Increasingly, the Ghanaian economy is anchored on gold transactions between the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) …
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Government’s Decisive Action: Abolishing VAT on Reconnaissance and Prospecting Payments in Ghana’s Mining Sector
November 15, 2025
The ruling NDC Government has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to creating a vibrant and investor-friendly mining sector. The bold decision to abolish Value Added Tax (VAT) on payments …
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Why Government must deepen ongoing investments in the small-scale mining sector
June 12, 2026
The latest report of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, presented at its Annual General Meeting in Accra, points to a strong outlook for the country’s …
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Standardisation of gold scales nationwide is a step in the right direction
March 17, 2026
Ghana remains the leading gold producer in Africa and ranks among the top producers globally. Increasingly, the Ghanaian economy is anchored on gold transactions between …
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Government’s Decisive Action: Abolishing VAT on Reconnaissance and Prospecting Payments in Ghana’s Mining Sector
November 15, 2025
The ruling NDC Government has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to creating a vibrant and investor-friendly mining sector. The bold decision to abolish Value …
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RCOMSDEP ENGAGES ELLEMBELLE COMMUNITIES ON COOPERATIVE MINING
August 31, 2025
The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has begun a series of community engagements aimed at sensitising Chiefs and Residents on the benefits …
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WACoN CONGRATULATES ITS BOARD CHAIRMAN ON HIS NEW ROLE
August 14, 2025
The Executives of West Africa Cooperatives Networks, together with our Associate Members and Artisanal Small-Scale Miners, heartily congratulate Professor George Agyei on his appointment as …
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WACoN COMMISERATES WITH FAMILIES OF DECEASED COMPATRIOTS IN HELICOPTER CRASH
August 07, 2025
The West Africa Cooperatives Network (WACoN), with a heavy heart, expresses its deepest condolences to the families of our fallen compatriots who tragically lost their …
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WACoN Congratulates Mr. George Dadze Jnr. on Key Leadership Role in Ghana’s Mining Sector
July 26, 2025
From the Office of the Managing Director West Africa Cooperatives Networks (WACoN) To: Mr. George Dadze Jnr. Deputy Coordinator (Operations), Cooperative Mining and Skills Development …
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WEST AFRICA COOPERATIVES NETWORK EXECUTIVES MEET WESTERN REGIONAL MINISTER
June 20, 2025
On Friday, July 18, 2024, the Executives of the West Africa Cooperatives Networks paid a courtesy visit to the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson. …
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