Ghana plans to abolish long term mining stability agreements and significantly increase royalty rates on gold, marking one of the most far reaching overhauls of its mining fiscal regime in years as the government seeks to capture more value from elevated global prices. According to Stabroeknews, the move forms part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening public revenues while reshaping the balance between the state and multinational miners.
Speaking on the policy shift, Isaac Tandoh, acting chief executive of the Minerals Commission, said existing stability and development agreements will not be renewed when they expire, a position confirmed by government officials in comments reported by Reuters. Newmont’s stability agreement, which expired at the end of 2025, will not be extended, while similar arrangements held by AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields are expected to lapse by 2027.
The reforms also propose doubling royalty rates from the current 3 percent to 5 percent range to as high as 9 percent initially, with provisions that could push royalties to 12 percent if gold prices exceed specified thresholds, miningweekly noted. Authorities argue that the previous framework limited Ghana’s ability to fully benefit from commodity price rallies despite its status as Africa’s top gold producer.
GhanaMMA said the draft legislation, expected to reach parliament in the coming months, will also tighten local content requirements to deepen domestic participation in mining supply chains. While the changes are likely to be closely watched by investors, officials insist the new regime is designed to preserve Ghana’s attractiveness as a mining destination while ensuring a fairer share of mineral wealth for the state.
