The government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting indigenous ownership in Ghana’s mining sector, with the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, taking a firm stance against foreign companies using Ghanaian names to circumvent local participation rules.
Speaking at the maiden Local Content Summit 2026, held under the theme “Strengthening Local Content and Indigenization – Building a Resilient Mining Sector”, Armah Buah described the practice of “fronting” as a betrayal of national interest and a theft of opportunity for genuine Ghanaian participation.
He urged citizens to resist being used as fronts for foreign entities, warning that the government will not tolerate such conduct.
The summit, organized by the Minerals Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, brought together policymakers, industry players, and stakeholders to develop strategies to enhance local content and indigenous participation in the mining industry.
Armah Buah emphasized that increasing Ghanaian ownership and involvement in mining operations is critical to ensuring the country benefits fully from its natural resources.
He also highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of regulations to prevent foreign firms from exploiting loopholes that limit local participation.
The Minister’s remarks came as President John Dramani Mahama commended Ghana’s strong gold production but stressed the country’s lag in value addition, particularly in processing key minerals like bauxite, manganese, and lithium.
The Local Content Summit aims to create a collaborative roadmap to deepen indigenous participation, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable growth in Ghana’s mining sector.
