Ghana Day 2026: Ghana Asserts Dominance as Africa’s Premier Mining Hub at Mining Indaba

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Cape Town, South Africa – Mr. Isaac Tandoh, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, delivered an inspiring address at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba Country Showcase. The event, dubbed “Ghana Day” was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Victoria Falls Stage 2 of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The platform served to articulate a forward-looking vision for the nation’s extractive sector.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), reinforced the government’s resolve to sustain an enabling environment that balances investor competitiveness with national development imperatives. In his address, the Minister reaffirmed that regulatory predictability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement remain the non-negotiable pillars of Ghana’s mining governance framework. Hon. Buah stated that the Ministry is aligning licensing, fiscal, and local content regimes to ensure that mining becomes a genuine engine of inclusive growth.

Far more than a ceremonial showcase, Ghana Day functioned as a deliberate strategic overture. The Ghanaian delegation engaged in targeted dialogues with sovereign wealth funds, multinational exploration companies, and development finance institutions. They advanced a cohesive narrative framing Ghana as a low-risk, high-opportunity gateway to West African resource development, positioning the nation as Africa’s premier mining hub.

Mr. Tandoh’s presentation focused on the Commission’s regulatory mandate, data transparency, and institutional credibility. The CEO positioned Ghana not merely as a participant in Africa’s mining story, but as a standard-bearer.

Also present at the ceremony was a cross-section of the Commission’s Board led by the Board Chairman, Ambassador William Ntow Boahene (Esq.), whose presence underscored the unified strategic leadership governing the sector.

Speaking before a high-level audience of global investors, sovereign envoys, and industry executives, Mr. Tandoh underscored the Commission’s ongoing reforms aimed at consolidating Ghana’s reputation. Central to his message was the Commission’s unyielding commitment to transparency and operational efficiency, particularly through the modernization of the country’s mineral rights cadastre system and the significant expansion of public access to high-quality geological data. He emphasized that a secured mineral title, backed by verifiable data and enforced by credible institutions, is the foundation upon which mutually beneficial partnerships are built.

Mr. Tandoh further noted that the country’s growth depends on its value-addition agenda and strengthening linkages with local content development. With ongoing investments in lithium and other “green” minerals, coupled with a maturing regulatory ecosystem, Ghana is increasingly viewed not only as a destination for extraction but as a hub for mining services, technology transfer, and regional supply chain integration.

The resonance of Ghana’s message was reflected in the calibre of diplomatic attendance. H.E. Benjamin Anani Quashie, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, set a tone of partnership, which was reinforced by a special address from H.E. Berenice Owen-Jones, the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana. Her presence underscored the growing international collaboration in Ghana’s mining sector and served as a strong vote of confidence in its governance trajectory. Their participation signals sustained international recognition of Ghana’s ability to manage its resource wealth responsibly while maintaining a hospitable climate for long-term capital.

Participating state entities, companies, and sector stakeholders included: Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Mineral Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, Newcore Gold Limited among others.

The Ghana Country Showcase demonstrated the nation’s readiness to attract global investors through a combination of rich mineral resources, progressive policies, and strong institutional leadership. With the Minerals Commission spearheading reforms and efficiency, Ghana is positioning itself as Africa’s leading destination for responsible and profitable mining investment.

Ghana Day 2026 was far more than a showcase; it was a strategic declaration. By bringing its entire value chain – from regulatory bodies and state funds to major miners, explorers and mining support service providers – to the global stage, Ghana demonstrated the institutional coherence and strategic diplomacy required to assert its place among the world’s most credible mining destinations and the leading producer of gold in Africa.

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