Ghana Overhauls Mining Law, Affecting Gold Fields's Lease Renewal Process
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Ghana is preparing its first sweeping overhaul of mining legislation in two decades, slashing the length of time companies can operate mines in Africa’s largest gold producer without renewing their rights.
This change could complicate the lease renewal process for companies like Gold Fields, which may face new regulatory challenges as a result of the updated laws.
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“Ghana is preparing its first sweeping overhaul of mining legislation in two decades, slashing the length of time companies can operate mines in Africa’s largest gold producer without renewing their rights.”
Bloomberg — Ghana Mining Law Revamp Could Complicate Gold Fields’s Lease Renewal