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Ghana Plans Windfall Tax on Mining as Gold Prices Hit Record High

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  • Government seeks predictable tax framework amid soaring gold revenues
  • Industry experts urge caution over fragmented tax system

Accra, Ghana – Ghana is considering introducing a formal windfall tax on mining companies amid a surge in gold prices, aiming to create a more predictable taxation system and reduce the need for frequent adjustments, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), said.

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