Ghana calls on China to invest in mineral processing — MyJoyOnline
Ghana has called on Chinese investors to expand cooperation in the mining sector, focusing not only on the extraction and export of raw materials but also on their processing, technology transfer, workforce training and the development of local supply chains. Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, said this in Tianjin, China, at the International Mining Cooperation Forum and the opening of the CHINA MINING 2026 exhibition, MyJoyOnline reports.
Buah, who represented President John Dramani Mahama and the government of Ghana, said the country seeks a new generation of partnerships. According to him, they should retain a greater share of value added in Ghana while ensuring stable and commercially viable operating conditions for investors.
Processing and local production
The minister stressed that the country’s mineral resources should contribute to industrialization, job creation and the development of local expertise, rather than being exported predominantly as unprocessed raw materials. Ghana is reviewing mining-sector regulations, formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining, and strengthening transparency and responsible oversight in the gold supply chain.
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Among the priority areas for further development, Buah named gold refining, an integrated aluminum industry, the development of iron ore deposits and critical minerals. Ghana also wants to develop its iron ore resources to support domestic steel production.
Technology and environmental standards
The head of the ministry called for more active cooperation with China in environmental management and the introduction of modern technologies in mining. He mentioned the establishment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat and the development of a responsible cooperative mining and professional training program.
According to Buah, the country is modernizing its national geological database, improving geological exploration and mapping, and strengthening digital gold traceability. He described Chinese experience in automation, geological science, mineral processing, engineering and infrastructure as useful for Ghana’s transition to more technology-driven mining. At the same time, the minister noted that technological partnerships should include training for Ghanaian engineers, geologists and regulators.
