Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Stable Mining Partnerships
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to stable, transparent, and mutually beneficial mining partnerships, calling on Australian investors to deepen collaboration with Ghana as it advances its sustainable and value-driven mineral development.
Speaking at the Australian Mining in Africa reception forum in Cape Town, Hon. Buah highlighted Ghana’s long-standing reputation as a mining powerhouse, noting that the country’s historic identity as the “Gold Coast” reflects a solid foundation already laid in the sector.
“At the heart of Ghana’s success is stability and certainty,” the Minister said, underscoring Ghana’s democratic credentials, rule of law, and predictable business environment.
The Minister emphasized the strong relationship between Ghana and Australia, particularly in mining, agriculture, and education. He noted that Ghana’s mining sector is anchored in a robust constitutional, legal, and regulatory framework that vests mineral resources in the state on behalf of the people.
“We view investors as long-term partners, not short-term profit-seekers,” Hon. Armah Kofi-Buah said, highlighting Ghana’s approach to mining partnerships.
The Minister outlined opportunities for Australian collaboration in geological exploration, mineral processing, green technologies, lithium, and other critical minerals.
He also announced that the government has waived taxes on exploration to signal its readiness for business and partnership.
Australia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Tegan Brink, on her part praised the strong and growing ties between Australian and African mining sectors, noting that Australian companies have invested over US$40 billion across the continent.
The event ended with a shared commitment to deepening Australia-Africa mining cooperation, with Ghana positioning itself as a stable, reliable, and forward-looking destination for sustainable mining investment.
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