The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is using the ongoing 2026 African Mining Indaba to deepen high-level engagements with leading mining firms, advancing partnerships aimed at strengthening Ghana’s mining sector.
In separate meetings with Asanko Gold Mine Ghana Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited, and Gold Fields Ghana Limited, discussions focused on streaming arrangements, foreign exchange considerations, sustainability initiatives, and the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
The engagements were led by MIIF’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Justina Nelson, supported by Board Members Mr Yakubu Mohammed, MP for Ahafo Ano South-East, and Ms Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, as well as the Chief Technical Officer, Mr Kwabena Barning and Head of Investment, Mr Ernest Attiso.
Talks centered on structuring partnerships that balance strong commercial returns with Ghana’s national development priorities, in line with MIIF’s catalytic mandate within the mining value chain.
Beyond finance, environmental stewardship featured prominently. The companies expressed readiness to collaborate with MIIF’s ESG and Sustainability teams on the reforestation of mined-out areas, reinforcing shared responsibility for land restoration and long-term ecological management.
Social inclusion also formed a key pillar of the discussions. The firms reaffirmed support for MIIF’s Women from Mining Communities (WoMCom) Scholarship Scheme, pledging collaboration on STEM education initiatives designed to expand opportunities for women and girls and increase female participation in technical and leadership roles across the sector.
Collectively, the engagements positioned MIIF as a strategic national partner committed to aligning investment performance with environmental responsibility and inclusive growth.
The 2026 African Mining Indaba, held under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships,” brought together thousands of delegates from governments, mining companies, financial institutions and development partners to chart the future of mining in Africa.
The conference was formally opened by the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, who underscored the central role of mining in building resilient economies, supporting the global energy transition and delivering inclusive growth.
He called for predictable regulatory frameworks, strong institutions and infrastructure development to sustain investor confidence, urging governments and industry players to convert Africa’s mineral wealth into shared prosperity.
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