Solomon Boakye

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High Gold Prices Don’t Automatically Mean Higher Profits for Miners, Says Michael Akafia

High gold prices surpassing $5,000 don’t guarantee higher profits for miners, as rising input costs, capital-intensive operations, and low-grade ore…

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BlackRock Raises Stake in AngloGold Ashanti Above 10%

BlackRock increased its stake in AngloGold Ashanti to 10.104% after a January 2026 share purchase, according to regulatory disclosures, highlighting…

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GSE Gains Modestly as Trading Picks Up Momentum Last Week

Ghana’s stock market saw modest gains last week (Jan 19–23, 2026), with renewed trading in blue-chip and financial stocks, boosting…

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Oil Prices Hover Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Trade Concerns, and Winter Demand

Brent crude hovered near $65.80 as Middle East tensions, U.S.-Canada trade uncertainty, a U.S. winter storm, and mixed supply developments…

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Washington Deadlock Raises Fears of Slowing U.S. Demand and Global Ripple Effects

Potential U.S. government shutdown threatens weaker domestic demand, disrupted federal operations, and global economic ripple effects, raising investor concerns and…

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US: Democrats Threaten to Block DHS Funding Bill, Raising Government Shutdown Fears

Senate Democrats threaten to block DHS funding over the Alex Pretti shooting, raising U.S. government shutdown risks and potential domestic…

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Gold Jumps 2% to Fresh High on Trade Frictions and Fed Watch

Gold climbed 2% to a record high as trade frictions, geopolitical tensions and US shutdown risks boosted safe-haven demand ahead…

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Ghana’s Gold Refinery Deal Is a Strategic Bet on Value Addition and Inclusion- Prof Rufai Haruna

Ghana’s Gold Board has signed a refining deal, which Prof. Rufai Haruna Kilu says will boost value addition, jobs, skills,…

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BoG Governor Taps Journalists as Partners in Ghana’s Economic Reset

BoG Governor calls on journalists to partner in Ghana’s economic reset, emphasizing accurate reporting, public confidence, and responsible storytelling as…

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Afreximbank Risk Framework Achieves ISO 31000:2018 Certification

Afreximbank’s risk management framework achieves ISO 31000:2018 certification, reinforcing operational excellence, stakeholder confidence, and the Bank’s role in supporting African…

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BoG Calls for Responsible Reporting, Pledges Openness to Media

BoG urges journalists to report responsibly, emphasizing accuracy, balance, and context, while pledging transparency, engagement, and support to strengthen public…

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Afreximbank Ends Credit Rating Relationship with Fitch

Afreximbank has terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch, citing misalignment with its mandate, while maintaining investment-grade ratings from other…

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IBAG Targets Regulatory Reforms as New Leadership Pledges NIC Collaboration

IBAG’s new leadership has pledged to work with the NIC on regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening confidence, professionalism, and broker…

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IMANI Teams Up with MACN to Tackle Integrity Challenges in Ghana’s Ports

IMANI has partnered with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network to advance transparency, integrity, and efficiency in Ghana’s ports through research-driven reforms…

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Gold Price Surge and the Lure to Poison More Waters: Will Galamsey Take the Bait?

As gold prices soar, will Ghana’s rivers and communities pay the price?

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