The African Federation of Miners and Mineral Wealth (AFMMW) has strongly condemned recent attacks against African migrants and workers in South Africa. The Federation describes the incidents as a threat to African unity, solidarity, and the dignity of workers across the continent. In an official statement issued by its Executive Leadership, the federation stressed that […]
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of mining workers across the country via CLOG TV Labour program, Walatu Walasa. In the episode titled “Mining and the Ghanaian Worker: Safety, Welfare and the Realities of Labour in the Extractive Sector”, GMWU General Secretary Comrade Abdul-Moomin […]
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has strongly condemned the recent attacks, intimidation, and violence directed at African migrants living and working in South Africa, describing the incidents as divisive and a threat to African solidarity. In a media statement issued on May 28, the union expressed deep concern over reports of property destruction, assaults, […]
Accra, Ghana – May 26, 2026 — The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has agreed to temporarily suspend a controversial government directive requiring major mining companies to transition from owner mining to contract mining, following productive consultations with the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU). The directive, issued by the Minerals Commission, had instructed Newmont, Zijin […]
Sister Agnes Agamasu, Second Vice Chairperson of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU-TUC), delivered a focused message on institutional solidarity and workers’ rights during the Union’s International Women’s Day engagement with female students of the Girls in Science and Technology (GIST) programme at the University of Mines and Technology. Addressing aspiring women in STEM and the […]
Sister Florence E. Nkrumah, Chairperson of the National Women’s Committee of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU-TUC), called for a transformative leadership during the Union’s International Women’s Day engagement with female students of the Girls in Science and Technology (GIST) programme at the University of Mines and Technology. In her remarks, Sister Nkrumah emphatically affirmed that […]
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU-TUC), through its National Women’s Committee, marked International Women’s Day 2026 with resolute commitment to advancing the rights, dignity, and agency of women and girls—particularly those aspiring to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) within the extractive industries. In a targeted engagement held in collaboration with the Girls in […]
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the National Women’s Committee of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of TUC, in collaboration with the University of Mines and Technology, engaged with the Girls in Science and Technology (GIST). The initiative aimed to connect female students with women professionals in the mining industry, creating a […]
” Happy International Women’s Day 2026! To every fearless woman in Ghana’s mining sector – the underground operators, surface team leaders, engineers, safety officers, administrative powerhouses, and unsung heroes who keep our industry moving – today we celebrate YOU! #IWD2026#WomenInMining#GMWU#InternationalWomensDay#Mineworkers#SafetyFirst#March8
Accra, January 8, 2026 – Behind the gleaming gold that powers Ghana’s economy are thousands of mineworkers facing daily risks in an industry transformed by modern practices – yet protected by laws written over two decades ago. The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has issued a powerful call for the immediate overhaul of the Labour Act […]
