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Sierra Leone Delegation Embarks on Study Tour of Minerals Commission
Accra, April 27, 2026 – In a significant move toward West African collaboration, a high-level delegation from Sierra Leone’s Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), under the Office of the President, has arrived in Ghana for a two-day study tour at the Minerals Commission. The visit, scheduled for April 27–28, 2026, focuses on institutional strengthening and governance reform to revitalize Sierra Leone’s mining sector.
The PSRU delegation is conducting an intensive review of Ghana’s mining administration systems. Central to the agenda are two pillars of Ghana’s regulatory success: the Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS) and the licensing regime.
The delegation was welcomed by Madam Victoria Awuni, Deputy CEO for Policy Planning, Mineral Titles and Local Content, who stated: “We are honoured to host our Sierra Leonean counterparts. We are confident that the robust systems we have built, particularly our digital cadastre and tiered licensing regime, will accelerate their reform agenda.”
Discussions centered on the MCAS framework, mineral titles operations, and the legal processes for administering mineral rights in Ghana. These systems have been pivotal in enhancing transparency, curbing illegal mining through digital oversight, and streamlining the allocation of mineral rights.
The delegation toured the Commission’s state-of-the-art control room, a 24/7 facility dedicated to tracking earth-moving equipment used in mining operations. The facility remotely monitors equipment through geo-fencing, ensuring machinery remains within designated concessions to prevent illegal activities and environmental degradation.
Delegation leader Mr. Sulaiman Phoray-Musa, Director of the Public Sector Reform Unit, Office of the President, expressed appreciation for the engagement. He noted that Sierra Leone is actively restructuring its public sector for greater efficiency, adding that Ghana’s model presents a proven pathway for transforming mineral wealth into sustainable national development. The PSRU’s focus on the Commission underscores growing recognition that administrative reform is the bedrock of resource sector integrity.
Beyond policy discussions, the tour includes a practical field component. The delegation will visit an active large-scale mining operation to gain firsthand insight into Ghana’s regulatory enforcement, environmental compliance, and community engagement models. The visit will conclude on April 28, 2026, with both nations committing to ongoing technical exchanges and joint capacity-building initiatives.
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