Ghana is engaging investors and partners to develop its mineral resources, ensuring projects deliver long-term economic and environmental benefits.
This was highlighted by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, during a strategic meeting with Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), on the sidelines of the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2026.
The discussions centered on accelerating priority projects in bauxite, gold, and iron ore, emphasizing project financing, risk mitigation, and value creation. The Minister stressed the importance of aligning financing, infrastructure, and policy to maximize the benefits from Ghana’s mineral resources. “We need to align financing, infrastructure, and policy to maximize the value derived from our nation’s mineral resources,” he said.
The talks explored broader continental cooperation. He proposed hosting a ministerial convening in Ghana to bring together African ministers, development finance institutions, and key stakeholders. The goal is to harmonize policies, enhance cross-border collaboration, and formulate a united African strategy for mineral development.
Such an initiative aims to mobilize capital and develop integrated, sustainable mineral value chains that benefit both local communities and the continent at large.
The engagement between Ghana and the AFC reflects a growing recognition of Africa’s vast mineral endowment and the need for coordinated approaches to unlock its full potential.Ghana aligns investment, industrialization, and regional policies to emerge as a hub for sustainable mineral development and a leading force in shaping Africa’s mining future.
