The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) kicked off its participation at the African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town with a series of high-level engagements aimed at fostering partnerships, attracting investment, and advancing sustainable mining practices.
The conference, held under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships,” brings together governments, mining companies, investors, and development partners to discuss Africa’s mining future.
Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, officially opened the event, emphasizing mining’s role in building resilient economies, supporting the global energy transition, and driving inclusive growth.
He stressed the need for collaboration, predictable regulatory frameworks, and strong institutions, concluding with an African proverb: “The one who joins the hand has the right to the meat.”
Following the opening, MIIF launched a program of strategic meetings with mining companies, investors, and financial institutions.
The engagements, led by MIIF CEO Justina Nelson and supported by Board Members Yakubu Mohammed and Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, as well as CTO Kwabena Barning and Head of Investment Ernest Attiso, focused on partnership opportunities that align commercial returns with Ghana’s national development goals.
Key discussions with Asanko Gold Mine Ghana Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited, and Gold Fields Ghana Limited centered on streaming arrangements, foreign exchange considerations, and integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
Companies also pledged to collaborate on reforestation initiatives and support MIIF’s Women from Mining Communities (WomCom) Scholarship Scheme, promoting STEM education and leadership opportunities for women in mining communities.
By the end of the first day, MIIF had established a strong presence at the conference, translating the theme of partnership into concrete discussions. The Fund reaffirmed its role as a catalyst for investment, sustainable practices, and inclusive growth in Ghana’s mining sector.
