WAMPEX 2026 is coming - but what does it mean for the future of mining in West Africa?
The West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX) is set to convene in Accra in June 2026, marking its 19th edition. With thousands of mining professionals expected, the event aims to foster collaboration and growth- but what challenges will they face?
The WHO warns a vaccine could take nine months - what challenges are health workers facing right now?
The WHO is warning that a vaccine against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola could take nine months to develop- as the death toll rises. The organization says that the rarity of this species means there are fewer tools to stop it.
The Wassa-Damang Youth Association is neutral on who takes over Damang Mine - but they have demands.
The Wassa-Damang Youth Association has stated they don't care which company takes over the Damang Mine. The group insists that community development remains their top priority - but what does that mean for the future?
UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?
Ghana's hunger for gold is poisoning its rivers - but will the state act before it's too late?
Ghana's water bodies are being ravaged by illegal mining activities, with successive governments struggling to curb the menace - a situation that has persisted for years. The consequences of this environmental destruction are far-reaching, impacting communities, the economy, and the nation's future.
Why does President Mahama think 'our own people' are so deeply entrenched in the illegal mining crisis?
President Mahama acknowledges the pervasive involvement of various individuals in illegal mining - from political figures to traditional leaders. This widespread participation poses a significant challenge to combating galamsey in Ghana.
Chairman Wontumi denies authorising illegal mining - but what did he authorize, and why does it matter?
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Chairman Wontumi, faces allegations of authorising illegal mining on Akonta Mining's concession. He maintains his arrangement was strictly for land reclamation and coconut cultivation - but what does the court think?