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Ghana removes VAT on mineral exploration to attract investors Ghana has announced plans to remove the value-added tax (VAT) on mineral exploration to revive investment in its mining sector, after years of slow development, according to a Reuters report on November 14th. 25 years ago, Ghana…

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Ghana removes VAT on mineral exploration to attract investors Ghana has announced plans to remove the value-added tax (VAT) on mineral exploration to revive investment in its mining sector, after years of slow development, according to a Reuters report on November 14th. 25 years ago, Ghana introduced a 15% charge applicable to key early-stage exploration expenses, including drilling and assay work. Mining operators had long argued that the additional tax increases upfront costs during a high-risk phase of mining activity, deterring companies from working at greenfield projects in… http://maghrebi.org/2025/11/19/ghana-removes-vat-on-mineral-exploration-to-attract-investors/