Ghana’s Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has reported a record-breaking surge in mineral royalty inflows, with earnings reaching GH₵5.43 billion in 2025, the highest since its establishment.
The figure reflects a notable increase from the GH₵4.91 billion recorded in 2024, highlighting improved compliance and stronger regulatory oversight within the mining sector.
Speaking at a Civil Society Organisations roundtable in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of MIIF, Justina Nelson, attributed the performance to enhanced institutional systems and stricter enforcement measures.
“I am pleased to report that the Fund recorded total mineral royalty inflows of GH₵5.43 billion, the highest in MIIF’s history,” she said.
She explained that the growth was underpinned by reforms aimed at strengthening accountability and revenue mobilisation.
“Disciplined enforcement, strategic oversight and strong institutional commitment,” she noted, were key drivers behind the increase.
Despite the gains, Ms Nelson indicated that currency movements affected the overall value of inflows, as the appreciation of the Ghana cedi reduced the local currency equivalent of mineral revenues.
“Had the projected rate prevailed, royalty inflows would have been substantially higher. Nonetheless, delivering GH₵5.43 billion remains a remarkable achievement,” she added.
The MIIF CEO also pointed to internal restructuring efforts, including the introduction of compliance, risk management and monitoring systems, as contributing factors to the improved performance.
Looking ahead, she expressed optimism about the Fund’s outlook, revealing that early figures for 2026 are already exceeding expectations.
“With confidence, I can say that MIIF has entered 2026 from a position of strength,” she stated.
According to her, first-quarter collections have outperformed figures recorded during the same period last year, supported by collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority.
MIIF says it will continue to prioritise transparency and stakeholder engagement to ensure that Ghana’s mineral resources generate long-term value for the country.
