The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has intensified efforts to position Ghana as a premier destination for global mining capital, encouraging investors to view the country as a secure and stable environment for long-term projects.
Addressing participants at the Ghana Day event during the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, Mr. Buah said Ghana’s political stability and long-standing democratic record continue to set it apart in an increasingly competitive extractive sector.
He told industry executives, financiers and policymakers that Ghana’s track record of hosting major mining companies, many of which have operated successfully for decades, demonstrates the country’s capacity to sustain profitable ventures under clear regulatory oversight.
“We assure investors that Ghana remains a safe jurisdiction,” the Minister said. “Your investments are backed by a stable legal system and a government committed to the rule of law and the sanctity of contracts.”
He noted that Ghana’s legal and fiscal frameworks provide safeguards such as stability agreements, protection against arbitrary policy reversals, and defined tax incentives, including exemptions on selected imported mining equipment. These measures, he said, are intended to give investors clarity while ensuring the state secures fair value from its mineral resources.
According to Mr. Buah, recent policy adjustments, among them the removal of an exploration tax, underscore the government’s willingness to recalibrate where necessary to sustain competitiveness.
He added that capital allowance provisions and carry-forward arrangements are structured to support project viability without undermining national development priorities.
“Our fiscal regime is designed to encourage responsible investment while optimising returns for the country,” he said, describing the approach as one that seeks balance between investor profitability and broader economic transformation.
Beyond policy, the Minister pointed to the strength of the country’s institutions as an added layer of assurance for investors evaluating risk in emerging markets.
In his pitch to the global mining community, Mr. Buah said Ghana is seeking more than financial inflows. “Our doors are open, the data is available, and the opportunity is now,” he stated. “We are looking for ethical and innovative partners committed to long-term value creation.”
He urged prospective investors to view mining as a partnership that extends beyond project structures to community development and ecosystem-wide impact. Sustainable investment, he stressed, must translate into tangible benefits for host communities and the country as a whole.
“If you are thinking about mining investment, think of a country known for political stability and regulatory certainty,” he said. “Think of a jurisdiction that believes investors deserve fair returns, while communities and the nation also share in the gains.”
The Minister’s remarks were well received by participants, with the Ghana Day platform facilitating a series of business-to-business discussions between Ghanaian officials and international investors.
On the sidelines of the four-day conference, Mr. Buah held bilateral meetings with fellow ministers and senior policymakers focused on advancing sustainable mining across the continent.
Engagements were also held with the African Finance Corporation, Afreximbank and other financial institutions to explore support for Ghana’s Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme, an initiative aimed at formalising small-scale mining, curbing illegal operations and improving productivity.
He further met representatives of AngloGold Ashanti, Newmont, Gold Fields and the U.S.-Africa Chamber of Commerce, among others, to discuss existing operations and potential expansions.
Officials described Ghana’s participation at this year’s Indaba as productive, citing renewed investor interest and ongoing discussions around future projects in the country’s mineral-rich regions.
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