Regulating for local content: Limitations of legal and regulatory …
In Ghana, the national government pursued local content provisions through the Local Content and Local Participation in Petroleum Activities Policy Framework in 2010. This Framework focuses on "the level of use of Ghanaian local expertise, goods and services, people, businesses and financing in oil and gas activities" (p. 2).
The Ghana Chamber of Mines
MINERALS AND MINING (LOCAL CONTENT AND LOCAL PARTICIPATION) REGULATIONS, 2020 IN exercise of the power conferred on the Minister responsible for …
Combating Illegal Mining (Galamsey) In Ghana Using …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey" in Ghana, involves the extraction of minerals or precious metals without government authorization or licensing. This practice has become widespread in Ghana and other African countries, leading to severe environmental degradation, deforestation, and contributing to climate change.
Ghana's Upstream Petroleum Legal Regime
The 1980s marked the beginning of the development of a comprehensive regulatory framework for petroleum. Africa. Home > Ghana > Energy and Natural Resources > Oil, ... Local Content Regulations: Petroleum (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulations, 2013 (LI 2204) ... The legal and regulatory framework of Ghana's upstream …
Compensation for land use deprivation in mining: an …
the legal framework for mining According to Ayitey et al. (2011), the rationale behind introducing this head of claim in Ghana's mining expropriation laws was to check speculative developments on uncropped lands (fallow lands) impacted by mining activities that were ineligible for compensation 146 E. AMPONSAH ET AL.
Local Content Law and Practice: The Case of Ghana | Mining …
Local content and local participation policy and legislation have come to stay in Ghana's oil and gas industry. The policy and legislation have been described largely as adequate, promising, …
Legal and regulatory changes in Ghana address challenges …
In addition to new tax and accounting rules announced in recent years that are expected to help generate more revenue, Ghana has also introduced local content rules through an …
SMALL SCALE MINING IN GHANA
Legal and Regulatory Framework Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) Section 81-99 ... SSM of gold in Ghana is a pre historic activity which can be traced to the 5th Century ... Minerals and Mining (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulation, 2020 (L.I. 2431) License for small scale mining :(Act 703, Section 82 [1]) ...
(PDF) Local content implementation and development in Ghana…
The study recommends a local content implementation master plan; active participation of key stakeholders (government, citizens and Multinational Oil Companies); and integration of forward and ...
THE ROLE OF LEGAL/REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF …
and regulatory framework in terms of disproportionate application of requirements affect SME ... It is thus not out of place that among the objectives of the Procurement Act of Ghana (Act 663) is the promotion of local industry. To this effect there are provisions such as preference clauses ... mining, transportation, wholesale trade, retail ...
Ghana strengthens mining regulatory framework with new LI
THE Ghanaian government has added to its arsenal of mining regulations a new Legislative Instrument (L.I.) aimed at regulating mining in forest reserves. The Environmental Protection Regulation 2022 (L.I. 2462), passed by parliament last November was unveiled by the Environmental Protection Council (EPA), Forestry Commission and other stakeholders at a …
The Ghana Chamber of Mines
MINERALS AND MINING (LOCAL CONTENT AND LOCAL PARTICIPATION) REGULATIONS, 2020 IN exercise of the power conferred on the Minister responsible for Mines under section 110 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), these Regulations are made this 15th day of October, 2020. Preliminary Provisions Purpose of Regulations I.
MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA
2.0 OVERVIEW OF GHANA'S MINERALS AND MINING SECTOR 2.1 Policy Framework and Objectives 3.0 PRINCIPLES OF MINERALS AND MINING SECTOR POLICY ... 10.6 Procurement of Local Goods and Services ... It is noteworthy that Ghana's mining industry was to a large extent state controlled between 1957 and 1983. In 1961, the ...
Regulatory Framework for Gold Mining in Ghana: An …
Abstract: This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory framework governing gold mining in Ghana, with a specific focus on Damongo, a rapidly growing mining hub in the …
Scope and governance of terrestrial sand mining around Accra, Ghana
The West African country of Ghana provides a showcase of urbanisation and derived demand for construction aggregates. Within the last six decades, the proportion of Ghana's urban population has increased from 23% in 1960 to 57% in 2020 (Korah et al., 2017; Ghana Statistical Service, 2021).This has caused urban sprawl into peri-urban areas where …
Community Mining In Ghana
Addressing the barriers in the small-scale mining regulatory framework; The major barriers in SSM include outdated legislation, minimal active involvement of local-level stakeholders, bureaucratic and resource-consuming processes, and limitations regarding monitoring and compliance.
Ghana lifts ban on small-scale mining
On December 17, 2018, Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, minister of environment, science, technology and innovation, announced the end of a moratorium on small-scale mining after nearly two years. During this period, the government had developed a comprehensive framework to regularise and monitor the industry. Although the ban gave rise to a degree of controversy, …
Guinea approves a bill that will bolster local content …
The transitional president requires mining companies to exclusively entrust land transport contracts to nationals, except in cases of force Majeure. He also asked mining investors to prioritize local skills, at least for administrative positions. The Guinean mining sector already has a regulatory framework overseeing the "local content" part.
Mining companies turn to local content
Although there is no legislation to enforce the use of locally sourced inputs by Ghana's mining industry, the mining companies themselves are leading efforts to increase local content to the benefit of local enterprise and the wider economy. At the middle of this decade, the country passed key legislations aimed at compulsorily making upstream oil […]
4.0 POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING …
Ghana (mining). For a more detailed overview of Ghana's local content framework, see Case Study #4). Article 5.4 of the 2010 Policy Framework for Local Content and Local Participation Prescribed minimum levels of employment of Ghanaians (which increase over life cycle of project). Unskilled labour and clericals only for nations.
Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization in Ghana: …
The study found two major obstacles to ensuring safe and effective water use in Ghana's mining industry. The failure to implement previously existing restrictions, as well as a poor regulatory framework for the mining sector fails to adequately address the implications of mining activities on the environment and water resources.
Mining, from The Report: Ghana 2024
First Article from this chapter: Ghana mining advantages include increased gold production and regulatory updates. Buy Digital Edition of this Chapter - £22. ... The government is seeking to indigenise the mining sector, with strong local content and participation. Ghana boasts a stable democratic system, where the principles…
All mining companies in Ghana must operate within the regulatory framework
Opinions of Saturday, 26 August 2017. Columnist: Kofi Thompson All mining companies in Ghana must operate within the regulatory framework
Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in …
Having specific policies for diverse small-scale mining activities can enhance effective control and accountability. Ghana legally recognizes ASM as a legitimate livelihood …
Local Content
The main focus of developing a Local Content framework for Ghana's mining industry is to create local employment and to promote growth of domestic manufacturing. These two aspects, …
Ghana's 2023 Legal and Regulatory Outlook
Finally, the Government is exploring new local content regulations that would require mining businesses with a specified minimum capital expenditure to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange in a bid to increase local investor participation in these mining companies. Capital markets and private funds – alternative investments
Regulating for local content: Limitations of legal and regulatory …
This includes a focus on the important of local content in the mining sector: "Mining companies, in partnership with other stakeholders, can help to build approaches to promote competitive domestic enterprises for increasing local content and supply capacity, which also helps drive more sustainable, long-term, diversified economic growth ...
Petroleum, other minerals ownership, legal
The ownership rights outlined in the 1992 Constitution, the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2016 (Act 919) set the stage for a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the oil, gas, and mineral sectors in …
Comprehensive Support: The Ghanaian Government's …
The Minerals and Mining Act of 2006 (Act 703) forms the cornerstone of Ghana's mining legislation, providing the legal framework for mining operations, including ASM. The Act outlines provisions for licensing, environmental management, and community engagement, aiming to ensure sustainable mining practices.
Local Content Compliance: Employment And Training Of …
The object behind Ghana's local content requirement is to ensure the involvement of Ghana's industry, including its national oil company (i.e., Ghana National Petroleum Corporation), in the development of the exploration, production, and decommissioning value and supply chain.