The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured investors that the government’s push for greater local participation and value addition in the mining sector should not be mistaken for the nationalisation of mines.
Speaking at the 19th edition of the West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to maintaining a stable, transparent and investor-friendly environment for mining investments.
His remarks come amid ongoing public debate over the renewal of mining leases and the future of resource ownership in Ghana.
Addressing investors and industry stakeholders, Mr. Buah stressed that the government remains focused on providing fiscal and legal certainty to attract and retain investment in the sector.
“To our partners and our investors, I wish to reaffirm that Ghana remains committed to providing a stable, predictable, fiscal, legal certainty, and transparent environment for investors. Forget about all the noise you are hearing. You are hearing it from me. That is what we are focused on,” he said.
The Minister explained that the government’s vision is to promote mutually beneficial partnerships that allow investors to earn competitive returns while contributing to local economic development through value addition, skills transfer and community empowerment.
“A win-win partnership where investors get a good return on their investment and, in return, leave a lasting legacy of empowerment, value addition and expertise cannot be nationalisation of mines. It cannot,” he stated.
Mr. Buah further urged investors to deepen collaboration with the government in building value-added industries that can create jobs and enhance economic growth.
“To our investors, we say partner with us in building value-added industries. Policymakers and regional institutions, we say let us align our development frameworks and accelerate implementation together,” he urged.
He reiterated Ghana’s commitment to developing a mining sector that is modern, responsible, resilient and globally competitive.
According to him, West Africa has a unique opportunity to transform its natural resource wealth into sustainable jobs, industries and long-term prosperity if governments, investors and regional institutions work together with vision, discipline and strong partnerships.
“The opportunity before us is very important. If we act with vision, discipline and partnership, we can turn West Africa’s natural wealth into jobs, industries, security and lasting prosperity for our people,” he added.
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