The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs Justina Nelson, has pledged management’s commitment to consolidating the gains made last year to position the Fund as a world-class sovereign wealth fund.
She said this would be achieved in collaboration with the Fund’s stakeholders to secure value for both present and future generations.
Mrs Nelson made the commitment in her New Year message shared across MIIF’s official social media platforms.
“Last year marked a defining phase in our transformational journey, delivering strong institutional reforms aligned with the standards of a world-class sovereign wealth fund. In 2026, together with our stakeholders, we will build on the successes of 2025—strong financial performance, robust internal systems, sound compliance and risk management, and strategic investments that secure value for both present and future generations. Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year,” she said.
The message follows a successful year for the Fund, which undertook major institutional reforms that resulted in significant improvements in royalty receipts.
Ghana’s mineral revenue outlook showed strong momentum in 2025, with data indicating notable growth in royalty payments across all major mining segments during the first three quarters of the year.
The figures reflect strengthened regulatory compliance, improved production in key minerals, and sustained investor confidence in the country’s mining sector.
Large-scale gold mining remained the dominant contributor, generating royalties of US$291.87 million as of September 2025, representing a 40.18% increase from the US$208.20 million recorded over the same period in 2024.
The mid-tier gold mining segment also recorded strong growth, with royalties rising from GH₵40.61 million between January and September 2024 to GH₵59.44 million in 2025, a 46.38% increase.
The manganese sector emerged as a standout performer, recording a 170% surge in royalty inflows. Payments rose from US$4.72 million in 2024 to US$12.75 million in 2025, driven by improved production and stronger compliance by operators.
The quarry industry also posted gains, with royalties increasing by 13.12% from GH₵11.62 million to GH₵13.15 million, while the sand mining sub-sector recorded a 21.48% rise, growing from GH₵364,998.58 to GH₵433,406.41 over the same period.
