Hydrocarbons have long been the primary driver of Trinidad and Tobago’s economy. Indeed, T&T is the largest oil and gas producing country in the...
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Trinidad and Tobago is the largest producer of oil and gas in the Caribbean. While there is a need to diversify the economy away from its dependence on hydrocarbons, a number of new discoveries in late 2019 appear set to support a short-term recovery in the energy sector and lend financing to the wider economy.
Articles & Analysis | Efficiency and safety in the mining industry catches up to other sectors with the help of digitalisation from The Report: Ghana 2020
Companies in the mining sector have traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies due to the scale and complexity of their operations, as well as the hefty costs that come with change. The uptake of digital tools and solutions has consequently been limited. However, challenging market conditions – driven by weak global demand for certain...
Articles & Analysis | Multiple factors bode well for Ghana's gold mining industry as the government prepares to open a new refinery from The Report: Ghana 2020
In 2018 Ghana overtook South Africa to become the top gold producer in Africa. According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, total production increased by 11.9% in 2018, from 4.3m oz in 2017 to some 4.8m oz, with gains in output expected to continue beyond 2019. Global credit ratings agency Fitch also ranked Ghana’s mining sector first in Africa –...
Articles & Analysis | Higher commodity prices, growing global demand and government policy push up Ghana's mining production figures from The Report: Ghana 2020
Rising commodity prices and the promise of vast untapped reserves have led to increased interest in Ghana’s mining sector. As production continues along an upward trajectory, government policy aims to leverage the country’s mineral wealth by building up its refining capacity, introducing new legal frameworks, and attracting private sector...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sulemanu Koney, CEO, Ghana Chamber of Mines: Interview from The Report: Ghana 2020
In what ways have sustainable mining practices evolved among small-scale mining operators?