Ghana Is the Beacon of Sustainable Mining – Lands Minister Tells Subregion

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (middle) in a group photo with other dignitaries at the event

The Ghanaian Minister for Lands and Natural Resources,  Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s leadership in sustainable mining, positioning the country as a model for the West African subregion.

Addressing a gathering of industry capos at this year’s West Africa Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX), the Minister emphasized Ghana’s exemplary strides in responsible resource development and called on other countries to emulate the same.

“Ghana is not just a mining destination—we are proof that responsible investment and transformative development can go hand in hand,” Hon. Buah noted during the launch of WAMPEX 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre on Wednesday, May 28.

He highlighted that Ghana’s stable policies attracted a total of about $1.2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in mining last year alone—a testament of the country’s political stability, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly climate.

Additionally, he noted that over 100 mining communities are now directly benefiting from the Mineral Development Fund, underlining Ghana’s shift from corporate social responsibility to genuine shared value.

Showcasing Ghana as a continental trailblazer, the Lands Minister further highlighted the country’s success across four strategic pillars:

• Investor confidence

• Community impact

• Environmental stewardship

• Transparent governance

“Our doors are open, our policies are clear, and our commitment is unwavering,” he asserted.

“Let WAMPEX 2025 be remembered as the moment we turned promise into practice—where sustainable deals were struck, transformative partnerships formed, and West Africa’s mining future was reshaped.”

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Conference and President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, Esq., emphasized the critical timing of this year’s WAMPEX, urging industry leaders to align with sustainable development goals for maximum socio-economic impact.

In his welcome address, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah, reinforced the significance of this year’s theme: “The Mining and Power Hub: Driving Sustainable Investment Opportunities in West Africa.”

He encouraged mining and energy firms to remain resilient amid economic challenges while positioning themselves as drivers of regional transformation.

WAMPEX 2025, currently underway in Accra, serves as a premier international forum for senior professionals, government officials, and industry stakeholders from across West Africa to stay updated on the latest industry developments, exchange ideas on pressing challenges, and explore future investment and growth opportunities in the mining and power sectors. The event facilitates discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and investment opportunities in the mining and power sectors.