Isaac Tandoh, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, told delegates at the Ghana Day event during the 2026 China Mining Conference in Tianjin that Ghana’s estimated 3 trillion ounces of gold will be extracted only under a new dispensation that guarantees meaningful benefits to Ghanaians while ensuring fair returns for investors.
Speaking on behalf of the Ghanaian delegation, Tandoh highlighted the country’s search for strategic partners who can help turn every ounce of gold into tangible socio‑economic gains. “Ghana still has about 3 trillion ounces of gold on the ground, and that is why we need the best of the best to partner to ensure that whatever we mine, every ounce coming from the ground actually makes an impact in the lives of the people,” he said.
The CEO also outlined the investor‑friendly licensing regime that Ghana has put in place. He assured potential investors that the country offers a stable environment, mine‑support services, and legal protections, including safeguards against expropriation. “We have a stable environment, mine‑support services, and you are protected from expropriation. Everything in the country supports you as an investor,” Tandoh stated.
He pointed to the role of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and constitutional provisions that protect mining rights, noting that the licensing system is transparent and operates on a first‑come, first‑served basis. “There is security of tenure over mining titles, with the right to pledge and alienate them freely. There is also a transparent application process that ensures a first‑come, first‑served procedure,” he re‑emphasised.
The Ghana Day, a highlight of the conference, was organised around geology, value addition and investment partnerships. Officials from the Ghana Geological Survey Authority and the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation also presented on Ghana’s geological endowment and mineral sector opportunities.
Looking ahead, Tandoh stressed that Ghana’s new approach to mining is centred on translating mineral extraction into greater economic value, jobs, skills development and improved livelihoods for the Ghanaian people.
