Ghana's Mining Sector Gets Boost as China, Australia, US Pledge Support

Accra, Ghana - 15 Feb, 2025 - Ghana's mining sector has received a significant boost as envoys from China, Australia, and the United States of America (USA) expressed their support for the government's mining policies.

The envoys, who paid separate courtesy calls on Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, praised the government's efforts to reform the mining sector and promote sustainable mining practices.

China's Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, was particularly enthusiastic about the government's policies, stating that China was impressed by President John Mahama's vision for the mining sector. Defa emphasized China's commitment to collaborating with Ghana to implement innovative policies and promote bilateral trade.

“We have been supporting each other in areas of bilateral trade and our cooperation continues to flourish,” Mr Defa stated.

“China enjoys being the largest trading partner for Ghana. We remain one of the biggest investors in Ghana. I am happy Gnana President attended our event and delivered an encouraging speech, assuring us that Ghana’s doors are opened to Chinese investors for business,” he stated.

“We are very glad and dedicated to continuing this strong relationship. We regard Ghana as a strategic partner, and our interest covers all areas. We are willing and ready to align with the agenda of President Mahama,” Mr Defa assured.

The Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones, also pledged her country's support for Ghana's mining sector, offering personnel and logistical assistance to help tackle the challenge of illegal small-scale mining.

Meanwhile, the USA Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the area of forest management.

Minister Buah welcomed the envoys' support, assuring them that the government was committed to creating a favorable business environment for investors. He highlighted the government's plans to shift from resource production to resource refinement, promoting value addition and sustainable mining practices.

“The Chinese, Australian and US investors can trust the government of Ghana to create the necessary legal framework for their investment to thrive, especially in the mining and forestry sub-sectors,'' he stated.

Source: Lead News Online