The Minerals Commission has welcomed a high-level technical delegation from the Tanzania Mining Commission for a week-long bilateral exchange programme running from January 19 to 23, 2026.
The visit, aimed at fostering mutual learning and strengthening cooperation in mining sector governance, was officially received by the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Isaac Tandoh, alongside the executive leadership team.
During the welcoming session at the Commission’s headquarters, Mr. Tandoh highlighted the value of peer-to-peer learning among African nations. He reiterated Ghana’s commitment to transparent, efficient, and sustainable mineral resource management, emphasizing the country’s focus on local content and community participation as key pillars of its mining policy.
“Our sector reforms are centered on maximizing in-country value, ensuring environmental stewardship, and promoting responsible mining,” Mr. Tandoh stated. He further outlined the Commission’s core mandate, stressing the strategic integration of technological systems to enhance regulatory oversight, licensing transparency, and compliance monitoring.
The visiting delegation, led by Dr. Theresia C. Numbi, Chairperson of Tanzania’s Local Content Committee, participated in technical presentations by various departments of the Commission. Key focus areas included Ghana’s legal and regulatory framework, strategies for effective implementation of local content and local participation, the digitized Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS), and initiatives for formalizing the artisanal and small-scale mining sub-sector.
The programme, which will extend beyond Accra to include mine site visits and further engagements with institutional stakeholders, is expected to deepen collaboration between the two nations.
Both Ghana and Tanzania expressed confidence that the exchange will strengthen local content regulation, compliance, and sustainable mining governance across the continent.
Also in attendance were Madam Victoria Awuni, DCEO, Policy Planning, Mineral Titles & Local Content, and Mr. Maxwell Klu, DCEO, Small-Scale Mining and Industrial Minerals.
READ ALSO:
