The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has kicked off a series of high-level discussions with leading mining companies at the African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, aimed at fostering partnerships, attracting investment, and promoting sustainable mining practices in Ghana.
The conference, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships,” has brought together thousands of delegates, including governments, mining firms, investors, and development partners.
MIIF’s participation was led by Chief Executive Officer, Justina Nelson, alongside Board Members Yakubu Mohammed and Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, Chief Technical Officer Kwabena Barning, and Head of Investment Ernest Attiso.
The engagements focused on aligning commercial returns with Ghana’s national development priorities.
As part of its programme, MIIF held meetings with Asanko Gold Mine Ghana Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited, and Gold Fields Ghana Limited, exploring areas such as streaming arrangements, foreign exchange considerations, sustainability initiatives, and the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
Environmental stewardship was a key topic, with mining companies showing interest in collaborating with MIIF’s ESG and Sustainability teams to support reforestation of mined-out areas and long-term land restoration.
The discussions also highlighted social impact initiatives, including MIIF’s Women from Mining Communities (WomCom) Scholarship Programme. Companies expressed commitments to collaborate on STEM education initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for women and girls in mining communities.
MIIF’s presence at the Mining Indaba reinforces its role as a catalytic investment institution, advancing responsible mining, inclusive growth, and sustainable value creation in Ghana’s minerals sector.
