Mining Indaba 2026: Lands Minister Urges Capital Mobilization for Ghana’s Mineral Endowment
On the sidelines of the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2026, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah (MP), has held a strategic meeting with Mr. Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), to deepen collaboration in the development of Ghana’s mineral sector and mobilize capital to unlock Africa’s long-term mineral potential.
The meeting focused on accelerating priority mineral projects in bauxite, gold, and iron ore, with particular emphasis on value addition, project financing, and de-risking large-scale investments.
Buah underscored Ghana’s industrialization agenda, stressing the importance of aligning financing, infrastructure, and policy frameworks to maximize value from the country’s mineral resources.
Discussions also extended to broader continental cooperation.
The Minister proposed a jointly hosted ministerial convening in Ghana, aimed at promoting policy harmonization, enhanced cross-border collaboration, and a unified African strategy for mineral development.
The proposed forum would bring together African ministers, development finance institutions, and key partners to align policies and mobilize capital in support of sustainable, integrated mineral value chains across the continent.
