Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, arrived in South Africa on Sunday to attend the 2026 African Mining Indaba, the continent’s largest mining investment and policy conference.
The annual forum brings together African governments, global mining companies, investors, development partners and regulators to attract capital, shape policy direction and set the agenda for responsible and sustainable mineral development across Africa.
Leading Ghana’s delegation, Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to participate in a series of high-level dialogues and strategic engagements, while contributing to discussions on the key challenges and opportunities confronting the mining industry. His engagements will focus on strengthening partnerships, promoting investment confidence and advancing sustainable practices in the extractive sector.
A central feature of Ghana’s participation will be the “Ghana Day” event, scheduled for Wednesday, 11 February. Armah-Kofi Buah is set to headline the highly anticipated session, which aims to showcase Ghana’s mining potential and policy environment to international investors.
As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana is expected to use the platform to highlight its business-friendly reforms, mineral resource base and commitment to responsible mining. Officials say the event will also provide opportunities to deepen investor interest in Ghana’s wider extractive industry, including value addition and local content development.
Ghana’s presence at the 2026 Mining Indaba reflects the vision of President John Dramani Mahama to advance the mining sector through expanded global partnerships and targeted strategic investment initiatives, according to a statement from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
The government has identified mining as a key pillar for economic growth, job creation and foreign exchange earnings, while emphasising the need to balance investment with environmental protection and community development.
The African Mining Indaba, held annually in South Africa, is regarded as the continent’s premier platform for shaping mining policy and investment trends, drawing thousands of participants from across Africa and beyond.