Ghana unveils details of sweeping mining law reforms

Ghana unveils details of sweeping mining law reforms

Accra’s overhaul plan reflects broader trend across West Africa, where governments are rewriting mining codes

Ghana shortens licences in sweeping mining law reform

GHANA has announced its most comprehensive mining legislation reforms in nearly two decades, featuring shortened licence periods and mandatory direct revenue-sharing with local communities, said Reuters reporting on a government announcement Wednesday. The proposed changes reflect a regional trend across West Africa where governments are restructuring mining codes to extract greater value from rising commodity prices, the newswire said. However,…