The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is using the African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town to actively engage global investors and mining companies, as it explores partnerships to deepen value from Ghana’s mineral wealth and position the country as a destination for responsible, long-term mining investment.
MIIF’s participation at the high-level conference follows the official opening of the Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, where governments, mining firms, financiers and development partners have converged to shape the future of Africa’s mining sector. This year’s forum is being held under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships,” underscoring collaboration as a central pillar for sustainable mineral development.
With the conference underway, MIIF commenced a series of strategic meetings aimed at testing investor appetite, identifying co-investment opportunities and aligning commercial returns with Ghana’s development priorities. The engagements are being led by the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Justina Nelson, supported by Board Members Hon. Yakubu Mohammed, MP for Ahafo Ano South-east, and Ms. Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, alongside Chief Technical Officer Mr. Kwabena Barning and Head of Investment Mr. Ernest Attiso.
The discussions signal MIIF’s intent to move beyond passive participation in Ghana’s mining sector towards a more catalytic role, one that leverages the country’s mineral endowment to attract patient capital, strengthen local value retention and support national economic objectives.
Among the Fund’s early engagements were meetings with major operators including Asanko Gold Mine Ghana Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited and Gold Fields Ghana Limited. Talks focused on potential partnership structures such as streaming arrangements, foreign exchange considerations and broader investment collaboration, alongside sustainability-linked initiatives and environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration.
According to MIIF officials, these conversations form part of a broader strategy to crowd in capital while ensuring that mining investments contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s long-term development. By engaging directly with operators and financiers at the Indaba, the Fund is assessing where investor interests intersect with Ghana’s priorities in areas such as local participation, environmental management and inclusive growth.
Environmental stewardship featured strongly in the discussions, with mining companies expressing willingness to work with MIIF’s ESG and Sustainability teams on land reclamation and reforestation of mined-out areas. The emphasis reflects growing investor sensitivity to environmental performance and Ghana’s own push to strengthen responsible mining practices.
Social impact considerations were also central to the engagements. Mining firms reaffirmed support for MIIF’s Women from Mining Communities (WomCom) Scholarship Scheme, with discussions around expanding collaboration on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for women and girls in mining areas. The initiative is aimed at increasing female participation in technical and leadership roles within the sector, while strengthening community linkages to mining operations.
MIIF’s presence at the Indaba comes as Ghana seeks to balance attracting investment with retaining greater value from its mineral resources, particularly at a time when global demand for minerals is being reshaped by the energy transition and ESG considerations. By positioning itself as a credible partner at one of the world’s largest mining investment platforms, the Fund is signalling readiness to work with global capital on structures that deliver both returns and development impact.
By the close of its first day of engagements, MIIF had translated the Indaba’s partnership theme into concrete investor discussions, reinforcing its role as a key national institution at the intersection of mining, finance and development.
