On the sidelines of the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2026, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah(MP) has held a strategic meeting with Mr. Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), to advance collaboration in developing Ghana’s mineral sector and mobilizing capital to unlock
Ghana solidified its position as a premier destination for sustainable mining investment and a leader in African Mineral Policy at the 2026 edition of the Invest in Africa Mining Indaba held in Capetown, South Africa. Ghana’s strategic vision was championed by a full-spectrum delegation, led by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to stable, transparent, and mutually beneficial mining partnerships, calling on Australian investors to deepen collaboration with Ghana as it advances its sustainable and value-driven mineral development. Speaking at the Australian Mining in Africa reception forum in Cape Town, Hon. Buah
The Forestry Commission, through its Forest Services, Wildlife, Timber Industry Development, and Plantation Development Fund Board divisions, manages Ghana's forestry sub-sector.
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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that the Government’s Blue Water Guards initiative is producing positive results in the fight against illegal mining along the country’s rivers and streams. He made this statement during the graduation ceremony of 452 newly trained guards at the Naval Base at Ezinlibo […]
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Honourable. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has stated that maintaining stability, predictability and investor confidence in Ghana’s mining industry remains a major priority for the government. The Minister made the remarks at a breakfast meeting organised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines […]