General News of Tuesday, 27 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that his ministry has completed a comprehensive overhaul of the Mining Act, Act 703, aimed at reshaping how mining operations are conducted in Ghana. Speaking on the new reforms, the minister explained that the changes are intended to decentralise decision-making and ensure local communities play a key role in mining activities. LIVESTREAMED: Lands minister updates Ghanaians on galamsey, others“We have also completed a full overhaul of the Mining Act, Act 703, and there are key provisions that are going to bring a paradigm shift in how we mine,” he disclosed on January 27, 2026, during a working visit by the Vice President to the ministry. He revealed that one of the major reforms is the creation of district mining committees, which will serve as the first point of authority for mining approvals. These district mining committees will make recommendations,” he explained.

Source: GhanaWeb January 27, 2026 14:54 UTC