Ghana Positions Itself as a Responsible Critical Minerals Partner

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah

At the US–Africa Critical Minerals Forum held in Washington, D.C., Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, delivered a compelling message: Africa is not merely a source of raw materials but a strategic partner in the global energy transition. Ghana, he noted, is committed to responsible mining practices, environmental stewardship, and value addition within its borders.

The Minister highlighted Ghana’s political stability, legal reforms, and institutional transparency as key pillars attracting foreign direct investment. He also emphasized the country’s crackdown on illegal mining and its efforts to formalize artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), which remains a significant contributor to rural livelihoods.

Ghana’s participation in the forum underscores its ambition to become a regional hub for critical minerals such as lithium, bauxite, and manganese—essential inputs for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.