Also known as: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Mr Buah · Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Minister Buah · Armah Kofi Buah · Mr Armah-Kofi Buah · Minister Armah-Kofi Buah · Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Hon. Buah · Armah Buah · Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah · Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Minister Armah Kofi-Buah · Minister of Lands & Natural Hon. Buah · Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah · Mr Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah — Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources leading anti-illegal mining operations and pursuing local mineral processing partnerships with Chinese investors.
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Joy Online
… Government intervention By July 2026, with the dispute spilling repeatedly into the press, Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, intervened directly. …
Ghana’s Black Volta gold mine standoff: How a $100m transaction ended up in London’s courtsThe Chronicle
… The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, approved the recommendation in April 2026 and the concession was formally handed over to the company later that month. …
Manhyia South MP seeks RTI disclosure on Damang LeaseJoy Online
… The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, approved the recommendation on April 7, 2026, and the formal handover of the concession took place on April 18. …
Manhyia South MP demands transparency on Damang Mine lease in RTI requestDaily Guide
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah A former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organiser has been accused of leading Chinese nationals and men believed to be soldiers to forcibly take over a mining concession in the Western Region. …
Police Foil Bondee Mine Concession TakeoverThe Chronicle
… The taskforce, inaugurated on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, comprises representatives from the Lands Commission, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Armed Forces and …
Armah Buah Inaugurates G/A Taskforce To Fight Encroachment On State LandsJoy Online
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, inaugurated a 20-member Greater Accra Public Lands Protection Taskforce in Accra to strengthen efforts to protect and preserve public lands in the region. …
Lands Ministry inaugurates Greater Accra Public Lands Protection TaskforceJoy Online
… Delivering the keynote address, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, stressed that seismic preparedness has become a national imperative, given that critical infrastructure such as Tema Harbour, Kotoka International Airport, and the Akosombo Dam …
Lands Minister strengthens earthquake monitoring with upgraded national seismic networkJoy Online
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, says the construction of the Esiama market complex will become the commercial hub of Ellembelle District when completed. …
Esiama Market to become commercial hub of Ellembelle – Kofi BuahGhana and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against illegal mining, geological exploration, and responsible investment, with discussions on how to ensure Chinese nationals and companies meet standards in Ghana's mining sector. The cooperation will also cover green mining, environmental protection, technology transfer, geological surveys and mapping.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against illegal mining, geological exploration, and responsible investment, with discussions on how to ensure Chinese nationals and companies meet standards in Ghana's mining sector. The cooperation will also cover green mining, environmental protection, technology transfer, geological surveys and mapping.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, said the government will not back down on pursuing local beneficiation of mineral resources, including refining bauxite to alumina and developing processing capacity, rather than exporting raw materials. He said Ghana has made a deliberate choice to move away from exporting raw ore and instead develop the capacity to process minerals locally, while working with investors aligned with this policy direction.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called for deeper mining partnerships with China that prioritize processing, technology transfer, skills development and local supply chains, rather than the extraction and export of raw minerals. The government seeks to ensure greater value is retained in Ghana while creating industries, jobs and building local expertise.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister called for deeper mining partnerships with China, urging Chinese investors to support mineral processing, technology transfer, skills development and industrialisation rather than raw material exports. The government aims to build local expertise, industries and stronger communities through value addition in mining.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah visited China to encourage Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining Group to make Ghana a focal point for its exploration and investment across Africa, positioning the country as a major mining investment hub on the continent. Armah-Kofi Buah emphasized Ghana's readiness to establish a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership with Zijin, citing the company's recent support for government initiatives including degraded mining lands reclamation.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Zijin Mining Group president Lin Hongfu praised Ghana's business environment and government support, saying the company's expansion into the country following its acquisition of the former Newmont Golden Ridge Gold Mine at Akyem has been successful. He attributed the company's progress partly to cooperation from the Ghanaian government, particularly the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources urged Zijin Mining Group to make Ghana a strategic base for expanding operations across Africa, calling for a long-term partnership that would benefit both the company and the country during his visit to China.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has urged Ghanaian mining companies to adopt the environmental practices of Zijin Mining Group, which integrates mine reclamation, environmental conservation and tourism at its operations in China. He said mining firms must make road construction, water protection and land restoration integral to their work.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is considering establishment of a specialised Electric Vehicle Capacity Building Centre to train mechanics in maintenance and repair of electric vehicles as the country prepares for growth in the EV industry. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said the initiative is necessary as countries shift from fossil-fuel-powered vehicles to cleaner alternatives, and Ghana must develop technical expertise to support electric mobility.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah visited Chinese environmental protection company Longking to explore advanced green technologies for Ghana's mining sector, touring electric trucks and environmental installations, and invited the company to establish operations in Ghana.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has called for the establishment of a specialised Electric Vehicle Capacity Building Centre to train Ghanaian mechanics to maintain and repair electric vehicles entering the local market, saying Ghana must build technical capacity to support the emerging electric-mobility industry.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has pledged to intensify the government's fight against galamsey, saying the next phase will focus on identifying and pursuing the powerful individuals and networks financing illegal mining operations rather than only seizing equipment.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has declared that Ghana is winning the fight against galamsey, citing the Ankobra River's transformation as evidence. Operation Water Shield's second phase has removed nearly 3,000 mining machines from the Ankobra, Pra, Birim and other rivers, and resulted in more than 237 arrests, including 144 foreign nationals.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says the government has removed more than 3,000 illegal mining machines from major river bodies and arrested 237 suspects under Operation Water Shield. The Minister inspected the Ankobra River and attributed progress to a shift from sporadic raids to permanent security deployments.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says the government will continue fighting illegal mining with integrity, targeting powerful individuals and financiers behind galamsey. Operations have cleared 3,000 machines and resulted in 237 arrests.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the new Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, called for closer collaboration among government, institutions, citizens and other stakeholders to address climate change and environmental degradation and promote sustainable practices.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister says Ghana is making significant progress against illegal mining following sustained operations along the Ankobra River, with thousands of Changfan machines and operators cleared. However, he acknowledged continued pollution concerns and stressed that consistent enforcement is needed to sustain the gains.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the new Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, has committed to pursuing science and technology-led development without compromising environmental protection, stating that the country's development ambitions must not come at the cost of its natural resources. She emphasized that science, technology and innovation should serve as catalysts for development while safeguarding the environment for future generations, amid growing challenges from climate change and ecological degradation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has officially taken over the Ministry of Environment from caretaker Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. At the handover ceremony, she called for a balance between Ghana's development ambitions and environmental protection, emphasizing that science and technology must not be pursued at the expense of environmental sustainability.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to lead Ghana's battle against galamsey, or illegal mining, which has expanded into sophisticated networks over the last eight years and degraded water bodies and farmlands. Buah is regarded for his personal integrity and reputation for honesty, qualities seen as essential for resisting financial inducements in the fight against powerful mining interests.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana) has demanded an immediate halt to negotiations for transferring a controlling stake in the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) to a private investor, arguing that ceding 70% equity to a private investor would result in a significant transfer of ownership and control of the strategic national asset.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Turf Club has appealed to President Mahama to intervene after armed men with bulldozers demolished facilities at the Accra Race Course on August 22, 2026, allegedly destroying horse stables, racing facilities, and removing horses and jockeys from the premises.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Accra Turf Club has condemned the forceful entry and demolition of its Race Course at Borteyman on August 22 by about 200 armed men, accompanied by police officers and heavy-duty equipment, which resulted in the destruction of approximately 100 horse stables and the removal of horses and jockeys. The Club is appealing for urgent government intervention to protect its property and preserve Ghana's horse racing heritage.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government for progress in resolving a dispute involving Adamus Resources Limited, welcoming a 12-month roadmap and six-member joint management team aimed at reviving the mine and protecting jobs. The Chamber said the agreement demonstrates commitment to dialogue and protecting Ghana's mining sector, noting Adamus as one of Ghana's few indigenous large-scale mining operations.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has formed a Negotiations Team to lead talks with a strategic investor to modernise and expand the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), the Tema-based aluminium smelter. The team will assess prospective investors based on technical capacity, financial strength, smelter operations experience, and commitment to long-term investment, as VALCO faces operational difficulties with active cells declining from 127 in 2025 to about 90 as of August 2026.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has commissioned a new office complex for the Minerals Commission in Kumasi to strengthen regulatory capacity and bring services closer to mining stakeholders in the middle belt. Officials said the facility would enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery to investors, mining companies, and communities.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has agreed to a 12-month roadmap for Adamus Resources following policy dialogue initiated by IMANI with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister defended regulatory action against the company while remaining open to engagement if the company demonstrated commitment to addressing regulator concerns.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has established an eight-member negotiations team to secure a strategic partnership with a prospective investor to modernise and expand the Tema-based Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO). The team will examine prospective partners' technical capabilities, financial strength and investment plans to restore VALCO's productive capacity and position it as a competitive player in Ghana's aluminium industry.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve outstanding financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and government will oversee implementation.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Adamus Resources Limited has agreed to develop a plan to settle outstanding liabilities to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, and financial institutions as part of a 12-month roadmap to restore operations at the mine. A six-member management team with three government and three Adamus representatives will supervise the turnaround.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →