Transformation of Bogoso-Prestea to deliver shared, long-term value for all stakeholders

Transformation of Bogoso-Prestea to deliver shared, long-term value for all stakeholders

Blue International has shared details of its transformation programme for the Bogoso-Prestea gold mine (Future Global Resources – FGR), Bogoso-Prestea Limited – BPL) in southwestern Ghana. The programme was shared with the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor earlier this week, and will increase productivity and improve safety of FGR BPL mining […]

TikTok removing ‘Milk Crate Challenge’ videos amid warnings from doctors, FDA to avoid the dangerous stunt

TikTok removing ‘Milk Crate Challenge’ videos amid warnings from doctors, FDA to avoid the dangerous stunt

In response to the #MilkCrateChallenge, doctors and health agencies are warning of possible life-threatening injuries. (Getty Images) (NEXSTAR) – Even TikTok isn’t a fan of the #MilkCrateChallenge. One of the latest viral trends on social media, the “Milk Crate Challenge,” is tasking users with ascending and descending a makeshift pyramid of unsecured milk crates. Many […]

Address infrastructure challenges in mining communities - Mineworkers’ Union

Address infrastructure challenges in mining communities – Mineworkers’ Union

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for drastic changes in the current sharing model of the country’s mineral royalties. This is to address the gaps in infrastructural development of mining communities. It said a breakdown showed that, in essence, government made only one per cent of the […]

A total of 770,000 Ghanaian workers affected by COVID-19 – Research

A total of 770,000 Ghanaian workers affected by COVID-19 – Research

A research conducted by Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the livelihoods of about 770,000 Ghanaian workers, especially, women and vulnerable groups across the country. The research, conducted in April this year, revealed that the pandemic had affected over 80 per cent of small […]

Tullow Ghana reiterates commitment to support government’s development agenda

Tullow Ghana reiterates commitment to support government’s development agenda

The Managing Director for Tullow Ghana, Wissam Al Monthiry, has reiterated Tullow’s intent and commitment to continue investing in Ghana through its audacious Ghana Value Maximisation plan. Under the plan, Tullow and its partners will invest over $4 billion over the next 10 years to maximise value from the Jubilee and TEN assets and deliver […]