By Sarah Baafi
Ghana has reaffirmed its position as Africa’s leading gold producer and one of the continent’s most attractive mining destinations at the 2026 Mining Indaba, presenting a unified message of stability, reform and investor confidence.
Speaking at the global mining conference, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, declared that Ghana remains the most attractive mining jurisdiction in Africa under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
He assured investors of a predictable legal and political environment, stressing that contracts are respected and investments protected regardless of changes in government. According to him, Ghana’s long-standing democratic stability and sound regulatory framework continue to make it a preferred destination for mining investment.
Ghana is currently Africa’s top gold producer and ranks sixth globally. Beyond gold, the country holds significant deposits of bauxite, manganese, diamonds, iron ore, cobalt, nickel and other critical minerals essential for the global energy transition. As host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Ghana also offers investors access to a market of more than 1.3 billion people across the continent.
Highlighting the sector’s performance, Kofi-Buah noted that Ghana’s mining industry has attracted more than US$20bn in investment over the past two decades, with 19 large-scale mining companies currently operating in the country. He cited investor-friendly policies such as stability agreements, capital allowances and tax incentives as key drivers of growth.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to maintaining a transparent and efficient regulatory regime. He emphasised the security of mineral titles and ongoing efforts to make geological data more accessible to potential investors.
On behalf of industry players, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, underscored the sector’s commitment to responsible and sustainable mining. He pointed to initiatives such as the Responsible Mining Agenda and continued investments in mining education as evidence of the industry’s forward-looking approach.
The coordinated participation of government, regulators and industry leaders at Mining Indaba 2026 highlighted Ghana’s determination to modernise its mining sector while maintaining its reputation as a stable, responsible and competitive mining hub in Africa.
