Ghana's leadership in sustainable mining is reaffirmed by the land minister
Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has reaffirmed Ghana's leadership in sustainable mining, establishing the country as a role model in the subregion of West Africa.
Immanuel Amuah 
Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has reaffirmed Ghana's leadership in sustainable mining, establishing the country as a role model in the subregion of West Africa.
Ghana, he claimed, was a continental leader in sustainable mining and set the standard for ethical resource development in West Africa.
"Ghana is not just a mining destination—we are proof that responsible investment and transformative development can go hand-in-hand,” Mr. Buah said, adding that Ghana is more than just a mining destination.
At the 18th West Africa Mining and Power Exhibition and Conference (WAMPEX 2025) opening in Accra on Wednesday, the minister emphasized the nation's excellent leadership in guaranteeing responsible resource development and encouraged other nations in the subregion to follow in her footsteps.
According to him, this is because the nation has performed well in four important areas: community impact, environmental stewardship, investor confidence, and transparent governance. In his remarks, Mr. Buah highlighted some of the stable policies that attracted $1.2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the mining sector in 2024. He attributed this to the nation's skilled workforce, stable democracy, and investor-friendly climate.
The minister also noted that the Mineral Development Fund was specifically helping more than 100 mining communities, highlighting the nation's transition from corporate social responsibility to true shared value.
He restated that the nation was welcoming to prospective investors in the mining industry and that it was open for business.
He urged that WAMPEX 2025 be recalled as the time when we fulfilled our promises, when long-lasting agreements were made, revolutionary alliances were established, and the mining landscape in West Africa was completely changed.
