Ghana has reaffirmed its position as Africa’s leading gold producer and one of the continent’s most attractive mining destinations at the 2026 Mining Indaba.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, emphasized Ghana’s stability and attractive investment climate, saying, “Ghana is the most attractive mining jurisdiction in Africa” under President John Dramani Mahama’s .
The Minister assured investors of a predictable legal and political environment, stating, “Ghana offers a predictable legal and political environment where contracts are respected and investments are protected, regardless of changes in government.”
Ghana is Africa’s top gold producer and sixth globally, with significant deposits of bauxite, manganese, diamonds, iron ore, cobalt, nickel, and other critical minerals. The country provides investors access to a market of over 1.3 billion people across Africa as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat.
Hon. Kofi-Buah highlighted Ghana’s strong institutional oversight, investor-friendly policies, and attractive incentives, including stability agreements, capital allowances, and tax incentives.
“The sector has attracted more than US$20 billion in investment over the past two decades, with nineteen large-scale mining companies currently operating in the country,” he said.
On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Mr. Isaac Tandoh, reiterated the Commission’s commitment to a transparent and efficient regulatory regime, stressing the security of mineral titles and ongoing efforts to make geological data readily accessible to investors.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr. Ken Ashigbey, underscored industry’s commitment to responsible and sustainable mining, highlighting initiatives such as the Responsible Mining Agenda and investments in mining education.
The unified message from government, regulators, and industry players at the Indaba underscored Ghana’s determination to modernize its mining sector and maintain its leadership as a stable, responsible, and forward-looking mining jurisdiction in Africa.
