The revised figures also confirm that a total of 328 licenses have been granted in 2025 so far. Of these, 318 were approved between January 1 and January 6, just before President John Dramani Mahama assumed office. This means the current administration has issued only 10 licenses—an increase from the single license initially reported by JoyNews.
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As a result of these updates, Ghana’s total number of active mining-related licenses has risen to 2,246, marking a 119-license increase from the previously recorded 2,127.
Additionally, the total number of mining-related licenses issued during former President Akufo-Addo’s eight-year tenure (January 6, 2017 – January 6, 2025) has been revised. Initial data from JoyNews indicated that 2,037 licenses were granted under his leadership, accounting for 95.7% of all active licenses at the time. However, the updated figures now put this total at 2,147, reflecting an increase of 110.
Total Active Mining Licenses Now at 2,246
