The government has announced plans to overhaul Ghana’s 20-year-old Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), following Cabinet’s approval of a revised bill that has been submitted to Parliament for consideration.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, disclosed that the proposed reforms form part of broader efforts to modernise Ghana’s mining sector, strengthen regulation, and ensure that the country derives greater benefits from its natural resources.
According to the Minister, the review of the mining law is aimed at addressing emerging challenges in the sector while creating a more effective framework for sustainable mining, environmental protection, and responsible resource management.
He also highlighted progress and reforms being implemented across the lands and forestry sectors, describing them as part of government’s commitment to improving natural resource governance.
The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) has served as the legal framework governing Ghana’s mining industry for the past two decades.
Armah Kofi-Buah made the announcement speaking at Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Wednesday.
The proposed amendments are expected to introduce measures that respond to current realities within the sector.
Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah said the government remains focused on strengthening institutions, improving accountability, and ensuring that mining contributes meaningfully to national development.
The Minister’s update forms part of efforts by the Lands Ministry to highlight ongoing interventions aimed at transforming Ghana’s mining, lands, and forestry sectors.
