The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured players in the mining sector that Ghana will continue to provide a stable, transparent, and investor-friendly environment to support growth and long-term investment.
Speaking during an engagement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the Minister stressed that Ghana remains committed to maintaining the rules-based framework that has helped position the country as one of Africa’s leading mining investment destinations.
“Ghana remains open for business,” he stated, noting that the country will continue to uphold policies that promote investor confidence while ensuring that mineral resources contribute meaningfully to national development.
Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah explained that government’s broader objective is not only to attract investment into the sector but also to ensure that mining activities create lasting value for Ghanaians.
According to him, Ghana is particularly interested in investors who are prepared to go beyond profit-making by supporting local participation, technology transfer, skills development, and sustainable community growth.
The Minister emphasized the importance of deepening local content within the mining industry, indicating that stronger collaboration between mining companies, local businesses, and host communities will be critical to achieving inclusive development.
He further highlighted the need for sustainable mining practices that protect communities and the environment while supporting economic growth and employment creation.
The engagement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines forms part of ongoing consultations between government and key stakeholders within the extractive sector as authorities push reforms aimed at increasing transparency, strengthening regulation, and enhancing value addition within Ghana’s mineral economy.
The Minister’s remarks are expected to reassure both local and international investors at a time when Ghana is pursuing broader reforms within the mining sector to ensure greater national benefit from the country’s natural resources.
Ghana remains Africa’s leading gold producer and one of the continent’s most significant mining investment destinations.
