Ghana solidified its position as a premier destination for sustainable mining investment and a leader in African Mineral Policy at the 2026 edition of the Invest in Africa Mining Indaba held in Capetown, South Africa.
Ghana’s strategic vision was championed by a full-spectrum delegation, led by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, and supported by the heads of key implementing agencies including:
· Isaac Tandoh of the Minerals Commission
· Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP)
· Dr. Prosper Akaba of the Ghana Geological Survey Authority
· Williams Okofo-Dateh of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC)
Through a series of high-level bilateral engagements, the Ghanaian delegation showcased a unified strategy of domestic value addition and continental cooperation.
Mr Buah championed Ghana’s stable, transparent, and mutually beneficial partnership model, emphasising its robust democratic credentials, predictable legal framework, and historic standing as Africa’s mining powerhouse.
“At the heart of Ghana’s success is stability and certainty,” stated Hon. Buah.
“We view investors as long-term partners in development, not short-term profit-seekers.”
On the official opening day of the Summit, Mr. Buah’s agenda featured targeted discussions with key global and continental financial institutions to unlock capital for Ghana’s strategic projects.
Talks with President & CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Samaila Zubairu, advanced collaboration on financing and de-risking major projects in bauxite, gold, and iron ore. Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah also proposed a jointly hosted ministerial forum to align continental policies and mobilise capital for integrated African minerals value chains.
In a seperate meeting with Senior Vice President of the Afreximbank, Denys Denya, discussions centered on mobilising long-term financing for value-added projects and strengthening regional supply chains. Hon. Buah detailed Ghana’s innovative Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), designed to formalise artisanal mining and ensure responsible gold production, and invited the bank’s support for a continent-wide ministerial policy harmonisation initiative.
Ghana’s proactive engagements also extended to fostering deeper ties with traditional and new partners.
Delivering his address as Special Guests at the Australian Mining in Africa reception, Hon. Buah highlighted the strong Ghana-Australia partnership, outlining specific opportunities in geological exploration, mineral processing, and green technology. He announced a waiver on exploration taxes as a clear signal of Ghana’s readiness for business, a move welcomed by Australian investors who have committed over US$40 billion across the continent.
Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah and his team were also present at the Professionals Business Forum co-hosted by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy of South Africa, Mr Samson Gwede Mantashe, where he highlighted Ghana’s investors friendly environment, inviting investors to engage with the country for bankable business opportunities especially in the Minerals extraction sector.
He also bemoaned the sad story of Africa’s inability to integrate businesses and supply chain for optimised value across the continent, adding that the current geopolitical tensions are a reminder that Africa as a unit cannot continue to mortgage its future.
Across all dialogues, the message was consistent: Ghana is open for business built on transparency, shared value, and industrialisation. Government’s focus is on partnerships that move beyond extraction to include local processing, technology transfer, and sustainable community development and integration with sister countries across the continent.
By: Starrfm.com.gh
