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Ghana Introduces Sliding-Scale Royalties Amid Gold Boom

3/14/2026

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Ghana has implemented a sliding-scale royalty system for gold mining, replacing a flat 5% rate with a 5%–12% range.
The change aims to boost state revenues as gold prices exceed $5,000 per ounce.
Mining companies warn higher royalties could deter investment and reduce Ghana’s competitiveness compared with neighboring countries.
Ghanaian officials remain committed despite international diplomatic protests, arguing the policy secures a fairer mineral share.

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Ghana has implemented a sliding-scale royalty system for gold mining, replacing a flat 5% rate with a 5%–12% range.
The change aims to boost state revenues as gold prices exceed $5,000 per ounce.
Mining companies warn higher royalties could deter investment and reduce Ghana’s competitiveness compared with neighboring countries.
Ghanaian officials remain committed despite international diplomatic protests, arguing the policy secures a fairer mineral share.