Justina Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), has pledged to build on the Fund’s strong performance in 2025 to achieve even greater results in 2026.

Speaking during an engagement with editors from major media organisations, Nelson revealed that MIIF’s royalties rose to GH¢5.43 billion in 2025, up from GH¢3.91 billion in 2024. “Based on last year’s strategies, we are confident of achieving higher levels this year,” she stated.

The forum provided editors with a detailed overview of MIIF’s activities, including key aspects of Act 978 and its amendments under Act 1137, the Fund’s 2026–2028 strategic plan, and its investment mandate and operational framework.

Nelson emphasized that the engagement also served as an opportunity to clarify misinformation circulating in the media. “There is a need to clarify issues on amendments to Acts 978 and 1137, correct misconceptions about certain mineral royalties, and strengthen ties between the media and the Fund,” she said.

She encouraged journalists to seek clarification whenever they are uncertain about facts, stressing that first-hand information would help educate the public on MIIF’s work.

Charles Benoni Okine, Director of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, welcomed the forum, noting it would shed light on aspects of MIIF’s work that may not be widely understood. He urged editors to request information from management before publishing reports on areas they are unclear about.

Dr. Tuinese Edward Amuzu, Head of Legal at MIIF, highlighted that royalties from manganese and quarries increased in 2025, attributing the growth to frequent and effective monitoring.

Kwabena Barning, Chief Technical Officer, explained that MIIF was established as a sovereign fund with the aim of maximising the value of Ghana’s mining sector to support sustainable national development. He added that the Fund is mandated to monetise mineral income responsibly, transparently, and sustainably, while implementing measures to reduce Ghana’s budgetary dependence on mineral revenues.

Nelson’s address underlined MIIF’s commitment to leveraging mineral wealth for national development and strengthening communication with the media to ensure accurate public information.