Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to overhauling Ghana’s mining policy framework, with a key emphasis on reforming the licensing regime.
The objective, he noted, is to enhance transparency, efficiency, and ensure the country derives long-term value from its mineral resources.
Addressing attendees at the opening ceremony of the 2025 West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) in Accra, the Minister stressed that the reforms aim to align the sector with emerging global models that prioritise economic returns for the state, alongside environmentally responsible and sustainable mining practices.
“I am very happy to announce that we are embarking on critical reforms in the lands and natural resource sector, especially in our mining sector. We are currently very far advanced in renewing and reforming our mining policy.
“We are also reforming our licensing policy and introducing what we call cooperative mining to ensure we work with experienced large-scale mining companies to empower communities and show them the right way of mining responsibly and sustainably,” he said.
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