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GH¢1.7bn “loss” is largely an accounting issue, not GoldBod loss — IEA
August 27, 2026
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the characterisation of a reported GH¢1.7 billion loss under the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme as a loss incurred by the Ghana Gold…
IEA Proposes a Ghana Mining Company
March 18, 2026
We are pleased to see that the Damang Mine will revert to the State, a significant milestone that reinforces Ghana’s sovereignty over its natural resources and opens the door for…
IEA rejects proposed mining royalty reform, calls for full national ownership
February 6, 2026
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty regime, describing it as a continuation of a “colonial” system that deprives Ghana of the full…
Halt renewal of expired mining leases for state ownership – IEA to Gov’t
February 4, 2026
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on the government not to renew the mining licenses of multinational companies whose leases have expired, arguing that the move would mark…
Sophia Akuffo urges review of Ghana’s mining policies for economic gains
May 3, 2025
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has challenged the government to immediately review all contracts pertaining to Ghana’s natural resources to make the country gain the most from their exploitation….
Economy is growing below potential – IEA
November 7, 2024
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has alluded that Ghana’s economy is generally growing below its potential due to several factors. This includes low public investments, macroeconomic instability and the…
Food Prices Too High Despite PFJ – IEA
April 9, 2021
Despite government’s assertion that it has achieved adequate food supply through its flagship programme ‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ (PFJ), the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs…
