Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and Egypt’s Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi, have forged a new strategic alliance to advance sustainable mining across Africa.
The two leaders held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Africa Down Under (ADU) Conference in Perth, Australia, in what is being described as a major step toward pan-African collaboration in the mining sector.
Both ministers, after delivering strong national pitches to the international investment community, agreed on a partnership to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in mineral resource management.
The alliance, which bridges North and West Africa, underscores a growing consensus among African nations on the need to leverage mineral wealth for sustainable and inclusive development, moving beyond traditional models of extraction.
In Egypt’s inaugural address at ADU, Eng. Badawi highlighted the country’s vast potential in tantalite, phosphate, and gold, positioning it as an emerging alternative mining hub on the continent.
From Ghana, Hon. Buah drew on the nation’s long mining history to call for a paradigm shift centered on value addition, community participation, and empowerment.
“We are here not merely to discuss rocks and minerals, but to build the future — a future of shared prosperity, sustainable development, and mutual growth,” Hon. Buah declared, setting the tone for his subsequent engagement with his Egyptian counterpart.
The bilateral talks were also framed by a deep historical bond between the two nations. Hon. Buah — MP for the hometown of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah — invoked the Pan-African legacy further cemented by Dr. Nkrumah’s marriage to Egyptian Fathia Nkrumah.
“This is more than a ministerial meeting; it is a reunion of brothers and a reaffirmation of the Pan-African spirit,” Buah said. “Our goal is to drive a unified African voice and position in the global mining industry, ensuring our resources benefit our people first.”
As part of the discussions, Hon. Buah formally invited Eng. Badawi to visit Ghana, an invitation the Egyptian Minister warmly accepted.
“I am deeply appreciative of Minister Buah’s warmth and vision,” Eng. Badawi noted. “I return to Egypt not only with a stronger relationship but as an advocate for increased Egyptian investment and collaborative opportunities in Ghana’s thriving mining sector.”
The new Ghana-Egypt corridor offers a cross-continental bridge connecting North and West Africa’s mining markets.
For investors, it presents a compelling proposition: nations rich in resources and actively collaborating to build a more stable, sustainable, and profitable mining ecosystem across Africa.
Source: Lands Ministry
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