List Of Mining Companies In Ghana

By | October 21, 2021

Ghana as a country is considered among the few countries that are blessed with numerous natural resources which have resulted in abundant mining companies in the nation. These mining companies mine for several minerals such as bauxite, diamond, manganese, gold and many more.

Mining plays a major role in the economy of Ghana as it accounts for 5% of the country’s GDP and minerals contribute 37% of total exports, where gold makes up over 90% of the total mineral exports.

Ghana is Africa’s top gold producer, producing an average of  80.5 tonnes a year. Mining is also a large contributor to Government revenues through the payment of mineral royalties, employee income taxes, and corporate taxes.

The Body That Regulates Mining In Ghana

Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is in charge of maintaining the country’s mineral sector and issuing mining and exploration licenses. The Minerals Commission is in charge of administering the Mining Act, proposing mining policy, encouraging mineral development, making recommendations on mineral concerns, and acting as a liaison between industry and government within the Ministry.

List OF Mining Companies In Ghana

There are 20 large-scale mining businesses in Ghana that produce gold, diamonds, bauxite, and manganese, as well as approximately 300 small-scale mining organizations and 90 mine support service companies.

Below are some of the mining companies in Ghana.

  • Ashanti Gold Mines
  • Gold Star Mining Company Ltd
  • Rhema Mining Company Limited
  • Gold Fields Tarkwa Mine
  • Golden Star Mines
  • Kosmos Energy
  • Kinross
  • Paramount Mining
  • Abboso Gold Fields
  • Perseus Mining Ltd
  • Ghana Manganese company limited
  • Spancalinton Gold mining
  • KHL Gold Dust & Bars Mining
  • Gold Clearance Mart Gh Limited
  • PW Mining
  • Kenoli Gold Mining Company Limited
  • Strata Africa Mining And Exploration Limited
  • AquaGems Mining Co. Ltd
  • African Mining Services
  • Gold Fund LLC
  • Asanko Gold

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