By Gloria Edinam Atiase
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has commended Zijin Golden Ridge Limited for its impressive start in Ghana, describing the company as an emerging giant positioned to play a leading role in the country’s mining industry and beyond.
Speaking at the company’s End-of-Year Appreciation and Partnership Reception in Accra, the Minister said government is encouraged by Zijin’s performance barely eight months after commencing operations in Ghana.
“After just eight months in Ghana, we have already seen the signs of a giant that will leave a long-term footprint not only in Ghana but in Africa,” he said, adding that the company’s standards of excellence could help shape the future of mining in the country.
Hon. Buah assured Zijin Golden Ridge Limited of the continued support and cooperation of the Government of Ghana as the company expands its operations and deepens its investment in the mining sector.
The high-profile reception attracted senior government officials and industry stakeholders, including the Deputy Minister of the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi; Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mr. Samuel Amadu Basintale; Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie; and the Chairman of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies, Mr. Tang Hong, among others.
In his address, Chief Executive Officer of Zijin Golden Ridge Limited, Mr. Leon Zhang, reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to Ghana and its intention to develop high-quality, responsible mining projects in partnership with government and local stakeholders.
“We will work hand in hand with the Government of Ghana and our partners to ensure the development of high-quality mining projects that deliver mutual benefit and shared value,” Mr. Zhang stated.
He noted that Zijin Mining Group’s global success is founded on collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, values the company is committed to advancing in Ghana.
Mr. Zhang further highlighted Ghana’s strategic importance in Africa’s mining landscape, describing the country as a natural partner for Zijin’s expansion on the continent, citing its position as Africa’s largest gold producer and its strong governance and mining systems.
The reception served as both an appreciation of partnerships forged in 2025 and a platform to reinforce Zijin Golden Ridge Limited’s ambition to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s mining sector through operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and long-term socio-economic development.
