Ghana dazzles global investors with multi-billion-dollar mining prospects at Australia-Africa Summit

In a bold and visionary pitch to global investors, Ghana has firmly repositioned itself as Africa’s most attractive destination for ethical, value-driven mining, unveiling billions of dollars in investment-ready opportunities across both traditional and green minerals.

Addressing the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference in Perth, Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), delivered a rousing keynote that underscored the country’s unique blend of mineral wealth, political stability, and forward-thinking policies.

“Ghana is not just about extracting resources,” he told a packed hall of investors, policy leaders, and mining executives.

“We are committed to a paradigm shift — one that moves beyond raw extraction to transformation, value addition, and shared prosperity.”

Leveraging Ghana’s historic reputation as the "Gold Coast" and its current standing as Africa’s number one gold producer, Hon. Buah reaffirmed the country’s stature as a proven mining powerhouse, backed by over US$20 billion in accumulated mining investments and decades of uninterrupted democratic governance.

“You can invest in Ghana with confidence,” he said.

“Our stable political environment, rule of law, and digital transparency tools are unmatched. Ghana remains a beacon of democracy in Africa"

Central to Ghana’s modern investment appeal is the Mineral Cadastre Administration System (MCAS) — a digital licensing platform designed to enhance transparency and reduce bureaucratic delays.

According to the Minister, this innovation is already fast-tracking approvals and attracting serious international attention.

While Ghana’s gold credentials are undisputed, the Minister used the global stage to spotlight a much broader opportunity.

He revealed a diverse portfolio of critical minerals central to the world’s clean energy transition, including:

• Bauxite & Iron Ore: Through the Ghana Integrated Bauxite Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), the government is actively seeking private sector partners to develop integrated mining-to-manufacturing chains, with over 1.5 billion tonnes of iron ore reserves confirmed.

• Lithium & Base Metals: Confirming major exploration activities by Atlantic Lithium Ltd., Hon. Buah noted strong geological potential for cobalt, copper, nickel, and zinc — critical for electric vehicles, energy storage, and technology manufacturing.

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“Ghana is positioning itself as a strategic supplier for the global energy transition,” he declared.

The Minister’s message was clear: Ghana’s new mining era is defined not by mere extraction, but by industrialisation, local processing, and long-term economic linkages.

He outlined a vision where investors don’t just extract and export, but build factories, create jobs, and develop skills locally — making mining a driver of national transformation.

“We want partners who understand that mining is not just about extraction, but about transformation and shared value,” he said to applause.

Hon. Buah emphasized that investors entering Ghana’s mining sector will benefit from a fully developed ecosystem:

• Over 500 active exploration projects

• A network of more than 200 engineering and mining service companies

• A regulatory environment increasingly aligned with sustainability, ESG goals, and investor protection

  
  

With global demand for critical minerals accelerating and the race for secure, ethical supply chains intensifying, Ghana’s pitch could not have come at a better time.

In Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah’s words, “This is Ghana’s moment. And we invite the world to be part of our transformation story.”

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith