Ghana Still Open for Mining Investment- Lands Minister Assures Industry
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says the government remains committed to building strong partnerships with the mining industry to sustain growth, promote investment and ensure mining benefits are shared responsibly with Ghanaians.
According to him, stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue remain central to the Mahama administration as it intends to maintain stability, predictability and investor confidence.
“The best policies are those shaped through open dialogue, transparency and collaboration,” Buah said.
Touching on concerns surrounding the Damang Mine and Adamus Resources, the Minister clarified that government actions were not part of any broad anti-investor agenda.
He stated that the decisions were handled strictly within existing legal and regulatory frameworks.
The Minister also highlighted value addition and local participation as critical priorities for the sector.
He defended the government’s push to create “Ghanaian champions” in mining and contract mining services, saying the objective is to empower capable local businesses and create jobs.
The Minister assured industry players that Ghana remains committed to attracting responsible investment.
“We need investors who understand that they are coming to make returns while leaving a lasting legacy for our people,” he said.
The Minister made the remarks at a breakfast meeting organised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, where key stakeholders in the mining sector gathered to discuss the future of Ghana’s extractive industry.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, called for deeper collaboration between government and industry to address operational challenges affecting mining companies.
He stressed the need for policy consistency, efficient regulatory coordination and continuous dialogue to maintain investor confidence and improve the business environment.
Meanwhile, the President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia Esq, also underscored the importance of partnerships and value addition in the mining sector.
He urged government and industry players to work together to build a resilient mining industry that delivers long-term benefits for the Ghanaian economy while strengthening local capacity and participation.
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