Ghana's Parliament formally ratified the mining lease for Maripoma Mining Services Limited on July 30, 2026, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the Zongoiri Gold Project.
The lease was originally granted on March 12, 2024 and covers a 25-year term running through to March 11, 2049. The project area is located in Zongoiri, Bawku West District, Upper East Region, and authorises open-pit hard rock gold mining and processing operations.
The ratification confirms the project's legal standing under Ghanaian mining law and clears a key pathway toward construction and production.
Key Details
Grant DateMarch 12, 2024
Ratification DateJuly 30, 2026
Lease Term25 years (to March 11, 2049)
LocationZongoiri, Bawku West District, Upper East Region
ActivityOpen-pit hard rock gold mining and processing