At the 2026 Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, 19 October, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah addressed investors, financiers, technology partners and international development institutions, inviting them to invest in Ghana’s mineral wealth while assuring the country’s commitment to reforming its management of resources.
Speaking under the theme “One Continent, One Voice on Minerals: Aligning Africa’s Minerals Future,” Mr Buah said Ghana was resetting how it governs mineral resources and called for partnerships that would support both commercially successful investments and the nation’s development priorities.
He emphasized that meaningful reforms would require consultation, adjustment and patience, urging investors and development partners to remain engaged as the process progressed. “We are committed to providing a predictable investment environment characterised by clear rules, fair administration, open dialogue and respect for lawful agreements,” he said.
Mr Buah stressed that investment certainty remains crucial for attracting capital, noting that mining projects must be commercially viable and capable of delivering reasonable returns. “We understand that investment requires certainty. That is what we strive to provide in Ghana. We know that projects must be bankable,” he added.
He also highlighted the need for investment partnerships to respond to Ghanaian citizens’ expectations, including employment, skills development, opportunities for local businesses and environmental protection. “Our citizens have equally legitimate expectations. They want jobs, skills, opportunities for local enterprise, protection of the environment, and a fair share of the prosperity produced from their own resources,” he said.
Mr Buah maintained that these expectations could be reconciled with the need for successful businesses, stressing that responsible partnerships should deliver benefits to both investors and host countries. “Those expectations can be reconciled with the requirement of successful businesses,” he said.
He welcomed the contribution international partners could make through capital, technology, expertise and access to global markets, but stressed that these contributions should support Africa’s industrial development ambitions. “We welcome your capital, your technology, your experience, and your access to global markets. We ask and intend that you recognise our determination to build our industries and strengthen our institutions,” he said.
Concluding, Mr Buah reiterated his invitation to investors: “The invitation is straightforward, Come and invest. Come and build with us. Let us negotiate fairly, honour our commitments, and work for outcomes that benefit both the investor and the host countries.”
