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Government moves to protect jobs as Damang mine lease nears expiry
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has assured Ghanaians that it is taking steps to protect jobs and sustain operations at the Damang Mine as the current lease held by Abosso Goldfields Limited, a subsidiary of Goldfields Limited, expires on April 18, 2026.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, March 24, the Ministry said the Damang Mine remains a key national asset that contributes significantly to Ghana’s gold production, export earnings, and employment.
To ensure continuity after the lease ends, the government has initiated measures to safeguard jobs, maintain service contracts, and reassure stakeholders.
The Ministry noted that these steps are part of efforts to secure a credible investor and operator through a competitive bidding process.
The Ministry emphasized that the transition will be handled transparently and responsibly, with the goal of sustaining the mine’s contribution to national development while promoting Ghanaian-centered ownership and investment.
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Kh-Kofi Buah, said the government is committed to ensuring that the mine continues to deliver lasting value for host communities and the nation, reinforcing Ghana’s reputation as a destination for responsible foreign investment.
The Ministry said it looks forward to ushering in a new chapter for the Damang Mine, strengthening the mining sector, and supporting sustainable Ghanaian-driven growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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