The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah(MP), has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to stable, transparent, and mutually beneficial mining partnerships. Speaking at the Australian Mining in Africa reception forum in Cape Town, he called on Australian investors to deepen collaboration with Ghana as it advances its sustainable and value-driven mineral development.
Hon. Buah highlighted Ghana’s long-standing reputation as a mining powerhouse, noting that the country’s historic identity as the “Gold Coast” reflects the solid foundation already laid in the sector. He emphasized that Ghana’s mining sector is anchored in a robust constitutional, legal, and regulatory framework, which vests mineral resources in the state on behalf of the people.
“At the heart of Ghana’s success is stability and certainty,” the Minister stated, underscoring Ghana’s democratic credentials, rule of law, and predictable business environment.
“We view investors as long-term partners, not short-term profit-seekers,” Hon. Buah added, outlining Ghana’s partnership approach. He detailed specific opportunities for Australian collaboration in geological exploration, mineral processing, green technologies, lithium, and other critical minerals. To signal its readiness for business, the Minister announced that the government has waived taxes on exploration.
The Minister also emphasized the strong existing relationship between Ghana and Australia, particularly in mining, agriculture, and education.
On her part, Australia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Tegan Brink, praised the strong and growing ties between the Australian and African mining sectors. She noted that Australian companies have invested over US$40 billion across the continent.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to deepening Australia-Africa mining cooperation, with Ghana positioning itself as a stable, reliable, and forward-looking destination for sustainable mining investment.
