Minerals Commission Strengthens Ghana-China Mining Partnership Through High-Level Courtesy Call
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Mr. Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, as part of efforts to deepen the longstanding bilateral relationship between Ghana and China in the mining sector. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Commission’s Management to formally engage the Ambassador on strategic issues aimed at advancing responsible mineral development, promoting sustainable investment and strengthening institutional cooperation between the two countries.
Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral trade and investment in Ghana’s mining sector, expanding opportunities for Chinese investment across the minerals value chain, promoting technology transfer, strengthening local content development and increasing cross-border trade in mining-related goods and services. The two sides also explored avenues for capacity building, innovation and collaboration in modern mining technologies to support the sustainable growth and transformation of Ghana’s mineral industry. The CEO reaffirmed the Minerals Commission’s commitment to maintaining a transparent, predictable and investor-friendly regulatory environment that encourages responsible investment while safeguarding Ghana’s mineral resources for national development.
A major highlight of the engagement was the shared commitment to tackling illegal mining. Ambassador Cong Song disclosed that one of his key priorities upon assuming office is to support Ghana’s efforts to combat illegal mining, recognising its adverse impact on the environment, legitimate investment and sustainable mineral resource development. Mr. Tandoh welcomed the Ambassador’s commitment and emphasised that the Minerals Commission remains fully committed to collaborating with the Chinese Embassy, relevant institutions and responsible stakeholders to eliminate illegal mining while promoting lawful, responsible and sustainable mining practices. The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming their commitment to strengthening Ghana–China cooperation in support of a resilient, investment-driven and environmentally responsible mining sector that delivers lasting socio-economic benefits for both nations.
