On Friday, November 6, at the China (Guangxi)–ASEAN Mining Cooperation Conference in China, MIIF Chief Executive Officer Justina Nelson highlighted Ghana’s untapped mineral potential and the need for stronger ties with international investors.
Nelson noted that Ghana holds an estimated 920 million tonnes of bauxite, over 1.7 billion tonnes of iron ore at Sheini Hills, 5.2 million tonnes of manganese and prospects for graphite in the Cape Coast lithium belt. She urged companies to explore joint ventures, local manufacture of mining consumables and the development of alumina refining, smelting technology, iron‑steel production and battery‑grade manganese.
She projected that a domestic mine‑to‑steel industry could replace about US$528 million of annual iron and steel imports, based on 2023 figures. The CEO said such moves would spur industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth.
Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Alhaji Yusif Sulemana echoed the message, affirming that Ghana’s laws are investor‑friendly and that the government is ready to support long‑term partnerships, especially with Chinese firms.
Nelson’s remarks are part of MIIF’s broader strategy to position Ghana as a prime investment destination and showcase its mineral resources as a catalyst for economic development.
