Damang Lease Rejection: A Test of Ghana’s Mining Integrity and Transparency
In a decision that has sent ripples through Ghana’s mining sector, the government has rejected Gold Fields Ghana’s application to extend its Damang Main Mining Lease — a concession due to expire on April 18, 2025. This lease, situated in the heart of Ghana’s gold-producing Western Region, supports over 1,500 workers, 75% of whom are from surrounding communities….
Gomashie endorses Agyarko and Kwabena Agyepong for NPP national chairmanship
Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie, a member of the Western Regional Communications Team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has publicly expressed his support for Boakye Agyarko and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong as his preferred candidates for the position of National Chairman of the party. In a Facebook post on Wednesday , 11 June, Gomashie described the two senior party figures…
Ing Gomashie: New anti-galamsey secretariat is another expensive failure in the making
Mining consultant, Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie, has expressed strong reservations about the government’s newly launched National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), describing the initiative as redundant and potentially another “money-making venture” with limited real impact on the fight against illegal mining. In an open letter addressed to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah,…
Mining consultant Ing Gomashie criticizes MDF administrator’s “Choreographed” approach to galamsey fight
Mining consultant Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie has cast doubt on the sincerity and effectiveness of Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw Kotei, Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), in the national fight against illegal mining. While acknowledging her statutory role under Section 5 of the Minerals Development Fund Act, 2016 (Act 912), Ing. Gomashie questioned what…
Ing Gomashie commends gov’t approach on Bogoso-Prestea Mine, warns against political interference and legal risks
Mining consultant Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie has praised the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for its careful handling of the situation surrounding the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, calling the Ministry’s recent directives to Heath Goldfields a commendable and lawful response that avoids arbitrary action. In a statement issued on July 6, Gomashie said the Ministry’s decision to issue a Stop…
Judgement debt looms over Black Volta Mine deal — Ing. Gomashie warns
Mining consultant Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie has added his voice to the escalating controversy surrounding the Black Volta Gold Mine deal, warning that Ghana could be on the brink of yet another judgement debt crisis if legal red flags are ignored. In a detailed commentary on the unfolding matter, Ing. Gomashie expressed grave concern over the ownership dispute linked…
Ing Gomashie outlines 8 recommendations in a UG Research to better any community/cooperative mining approach
A Mining Engineer and Consultant, Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie has emphasised the need for government to desist from politicising the Community Mining Scheme in the country. This is contained in an eight point recommendation contained in a paper written by Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie. It comes after the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, criticized…