Chamber of Mines challenges Reuters report on proposed mining law

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has challenged a Reuters report on the proposed Minerals and Mining Bill 2026, saying it lacks sufficient legal and policy context on provisions concerning the State’s special-share power and the duration of mining leases.

It has therefore asked Reuters to update its report to reflect that the special-share power already exists under Section 60 of Act 703 and to acknowledge the government’s July 15 statement on a proposed maximum 20-year mining lease term.

In a rejoinder issued on October 7, 2026, the Chamber said it had reviewed a September 30 Reuters report titled “Ghana bill would give state special share rights in mining firms, draft shows.