Ghana has showcased its mining potential at the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, presenting itself as one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations and assuring global investors of a stable and predictable business environment.

Speaking at the Ghana Showcase event, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, described Ghana as Africa’s top gold producer and the sixth largest in the world. He emphasised that the country’s association with gold is not merely historical but remains central to its present-day economic strength.

Beyond gold, he noted that Ghana is richly endowed with other minerals, including bauxite, manganese, diamonds, iron ore, cobalt, and nickel. Ongoing exploration activities, he said, continue to reveal significant deposits that are vital to the global energy transition.

Mr Buah underscored Ghana’s strong democratic record and political stability, assuring investors that their investments would be protected irrespective of changes in government. He highlighted key safeguards such as stability agreements to guard against retroactive policy shifts, respect for the sanctity of contracts, and tax exemptions on selected mining equipment.

According to the Minister, Ghana’s mining sector has attracted more than US$20 billion in investments over the past 20 years. Currently, nineteen large-scale mining companies operate in the country, including major international firms such as Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, Zijin, and Perseus Mining.

He also pointed to the country’s robust regulatory framework, supported by institutions such as the Minerals Commission, the Environmental Protection Authority, and the Ghana Revenue Authority, which oversee compliance and governance across the mining value chain.

Mr Buah further noted that Ghana’s hosting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat offers investors access to a single African market of over 1.3 billion people, enhancing trade and expansion opportunities.

While reaffirming that Ghana is open to investment, he stressed that the country is seeking partnerships that go beyond capital injection. He called for responsible and innovative investors committed to sustainable mining practices and long-term value creation for the benefit of both investors and the nation.