Minerals Commission Hosts Malawian Delegation in Ghana.
The Minerals Commission hosted a seven-member delegation from Malawi on a week-long visit (September 9-to-13, 2024). This was on a peer exchange initiative facilitated by the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) International Secretariat based in Oslo, Norway.
The delegation’s mission was to gain insight into Ghana’s mining industry, with a focus on institutional structure, legal framework, fiscal regime, environmental stewardship, good governance, revenue management, and prevailing mining industry linkages for opportunities.
The Chief Executive Officer of Minerals Commission, Mr. Martin Kwaku Ayisi (Esq) during the opening session, commended the Malawian delegation for selecting Ghana as a model to study. He encouraged the delegation to engage extensively with the Commission’s staff and other relevant institutions as scheduled.
The Peer Exchange Mission aimed to enhance the Malawian delegation’s understanding of Ghana’s mining sector, fostering knowledge exchange and best practices between the two countries. The visit underscores the Minerals Commission’s commitment to international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the mining industry.
The Commission believes that such collaborations will enhance the capacity of African countries in management of their mineral resources effectively.
The Malawian delegation engaged with key Ghanaian stakeholders in the mining sector, including the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Precious Minerals Marketing Company, Ghana Geological Survey Authority, The Ghana Chamber of Mines, Environmental Protection Agency and the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners. The delegation also visited the mining sites of Newmont Golden Ridge Limited and Q8 Mining Ventures, both in the Eastern Region.
The delegation, comprising representatives from Malawi’s Ministry of Mining, Mining & Minerals Authority, Ministry of Finance, Malawi EITI (MWEITI), and Palladium’s Traction Program (CSO), expressed appreciation to the Government of Ghana and the Minerals Commission in particular for the opportunity to enhance their understanding of Ghana’s mining industry.