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Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah

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

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources overseeing mining reform, cooperative schemes, and environmental protection initiatives in Ghana.

2026-04-252026-06-15
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … He further revealed that he held discussions with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on the need to regulate fuel sales along illegal mining routes. …

    OBZ Group founder urges regulation of fuel sales in galamsey communities

  3. Joy Online

    … In a speech read on behalf of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Director of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission, Joseph Boakye, said the facilities represent the government’s broader commitment to sustainable forest managemen …

    Ghana commissions 10 Forest Protection Camps to boost fight against illegal mining and logging

  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Pursuant to this directive, the Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah instructed the Lands Commission to collaborate with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation on the acquisition of the 5,000 hectares. …

    Of 5,000 hectares and 5,000 acres: The “small matter” of the Land size for the Petroleum Hub project

  5. Joy Online

    … Pursuant to this directive, the Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah instructed the Lands Commission to collaborate with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation on the acquisition of the 5,000 hectares. …

    Of 5,000 hectares and 5,000 acres: The ‘small matter’ of land size for Petroleum Hub project

  6. Joy Online

    … The requiem mass was attended by several high-profile personalities, including Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources; John Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition; George Sipa Yankey, former Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas Company; Kwam …

    Requiem Mass held for late Professor Kofi Blay

  7. Government expands Blue Water Guards to combat illegal mining nationwide

    1. Joy Online

      The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that the government’s Blue Water Guards initiative is producing positive results in the fight against illegal mining along the country’s rivers and streams. …

      Blue Water Guards improve water quality as 452 new recruits graduate at Ezinlibo

    2. Joy Online

      … The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, May 15, was attended by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, officials from the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Navy, and other stakeholders in the extractive sector. …

      Another batch of Blue Water Guards commissioned to intensify fight against illegal mining

  8. Joy Online

    Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has engaged high-profile global mining companies to market Ghana as Africa’s premier mining investment destination. …

    Lands Minister woos global mining investors to Ghana

  9. Daily Guide

    … He explained that the disputed land was purchased in 2017 by the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, from a late chief. …

    Ellembelle NDC Office Project Destroyed

  10. The Ghanaian Times

    … It noted that the anti illegal mining campaign is being strongly pursued by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, with the support of President John Dramani Mahama. …

    NAIMOS donates 100 water pumps to National Service Secretariat
Business

Esiama market complex to serve as Ellembelle commercial hub

The News

Ghana's Minister of Lands and Natural Resources says the GH¢9 million Esiama market complex, funded from Ghana National Gas Company Limited royalties, will become Ellembelle District's commercial hub when completed in September 2026, decongesting traders and operators from the main highway and reducing traffic and accident risks. The project, about 80% complete, will include 76 stores, a car park, security post, and sheds.

8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Esiama market complex to serve as Ellembelle commercial hub

    Ghana's Minister of Lands and Natural Resources says the GH¢9 million Esiama market complex, funded from Ghana National Gas Company Limited royalties, will become Ellembelle District's commercial hub when completed in September 2026, decongesting traders and operators from the main highway and reducing traffic and accident risks. The project, about 80% complete, will include 76 stores, a car park, security post, and sheds.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Colonel K. S. Appiah appointed NAIMOS Operations Director

    Colonel K. S. Appiah has taken over as Director of Operations at the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in a leadership transition aimed at strengthening operational efficiency in the fight against illegal mining. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources described the handover as a transfer of a national mission to protect Ghana's rivers, forests and mineral resources.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Chamber projects 6.1–6.9M oz gold in 2026

    The Ghana Chamber of Mines forecasts 2026 gold production of between 6.1 and 6.9 million ounces, with large-scale output projected at 3.2–3.4 million ounces and small-scale at 2.9–3.5 million ounces. Small-scale mining output overtook large-scale producers for the first time in more than a century in 2025, when attributable gold output increased 23.41 percent to 5.94 million ounces.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Citizens petition Mahama over alleged cash-for-awards scheme

    Two citizens have petitioned President John Mahama to investigate government officials who allegedly paid money ranging between GH¢25,000 and GH¢50,000 to receive awards at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards held in Accra on June 6, 2026.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Citizens petition Mahama over alleged cash-for-awards scheme

    Two citizens have petitioned President Mahama to investigate government officials who allegedly paid money to receive awards at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards in Accra on June 6, 2026. The petition alleges that awardees paid between GH¢25,000 and GH¢50,000 to secure recognition, and names several government ministers among the recipients.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Large-scale mining contributed GH¢22.22bn in 2025

    Ghana's large-scale mining sector contributed over GH¢22.22 billion in revenue to the economy in 2025 and provided over 13,819 direct jobs, according to the Chamber of Mines CEO. The industry also recorded US$4.20 billion in local procurement spending and spent US$88.60 million on community development initiatives.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. Large-scale mining sector contributed GH¢22.22bn in 2025

    Ghana's large-scale mining sector contributed over GH¢22.22 billion in revenue to the economy and provided over 13,819 direct jobs in 2025, despite global and domestic challenges, according to the Chamber of Mines. The industry also recorded local procurement spending of US$4.20 billion and spent US$88.60 million on community development initiatives.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  5. Mining sector contributed GH¢22.2bn to economy in 2025

    Ghana's large-scale mining sector contributed more than GH¢22.22 billion to the economy in 2025 despite global challenges including geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The sector supported 13,819 direct jobs, spent about US$4.2 billion on local procurement, and invested US$88.6 million in community development initiatives.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. EPA warns of ocean pollution, pushes Amanzule wetland protection

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has cautioned that pollution, plastic waste and wetland destruction are damaging the country's marine environment, marking World Ocean Day in the Western Region where the Amanzule Wetland is being pursued for Ramsar site designation to safeguard coastal ecosystems.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama bars ministers from accepting awards without presidency approval

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed ministers, CEOs of state institutions and political appointees to seek prior presidential approval before accepting awards from private organisations, a measure aimed at protecting public service integrity and verifying the credibility of awarding bodies.

    9 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Ghana's gold output surges 23% to 5.94 million ounces

    Ghana's gold production rose 23.41 per cent in 2025 to 5.94 million ounces, driven by small-scale mining output doubling to 3.11 million ounces, while large-scale production declined 2.98 per cent to 2.83 million ounces. Mining revenue grew 10.61 per cent to GHS24.22 billion.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Government launches Cooperative Mining Scheme at Akyem Kotoku

    Ghana's Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah launched the inaugural Cooperative Mining Scheme at Akyem Kotoku in the Eastern Region to promote responsible and sustainable small-scale mining. The initiative includes a five-pillar strategy for tackling illegal mining, and the cooperative will receive the first Gold Katcha machine to improve gold recovery and reduce environmental damage.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. New mining bill proposes decentralising licence approvals to districts

    Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has submitted a new mining bill to Cabinet that would transfer licensing approval powers from central agencies like the EPA and Minerals Commission to newly established District Mining Committees, giving local communities greater involvement in mining governance and licensing decisions.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Africa must process minerals locally, not export raw resources

    Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development told the 2026 West African Mining and Power Expo in Accra that Africa should move from exporting unprocessed minerals to developing local processing and manufacturing industries to create jobs and retain wealth, arguing the continent risks missing economic benefits from the global energy transition if it remains primarily an exporter of raw resources.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  4. Finance Minister Ato Forson named Overall Best Performing Minister

    Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, has been named the Overall Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards, recognized for his distinguished service and performance at the Ministry of Finance. The awards ceremony, held in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  5. Finance Minister Ato Forson wins Ghana Minister of the Year 2025-2026

    Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister, was adjudged Overall Best Minister of the Year 2025–2026 at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards held in Accra. Other ministers honoured included Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Best Young Minister and John Abdulai Jinapor as Best Innovation Minister.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  6. Ghana sets 30m tree planting target for 2026

    Ghana has set a target of planting 30 million tree seedlings in 2026 as part of efforts to combat climate change and restore forest cover, following the planting of more than 31 million trees in 2025 under the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources warned that Ghana is already experiencing climate change effects including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and coastal erosion.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana exceeds 30 million trees planted; minister urges survival focus

    Ghana has planted over 31 million trees nationwide, surpassing its 30 million target through efforts by government institutions, traditional authorities, schools, religious bodies, and civil society. The Lands Minister stressed that true success should be measured by tree survival and maturation rather than seedling numbers, calling for stronger post-planting monitoring and care.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government pursuing styrofoam ban and environmental sustainability measures

    The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said the government is moving ahead with a ban on styrofoam packs as part of broader environmental interventions including marine and coastal conservation, renewable energy investments, and climate-smart policies aligned with the Paris Agreement.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. West Africa told to use responsible mining for sustainable growth

    Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah called on West African countries to leverage responsible mining and reliable power to drive industrial growth and job creation at the opening of WAMPEX 2026 in Accra. He highlighted Ghana's shift toward a value-driven mining economy measured by industrialisation, job creation, and improved livelihoods rather than extraction alone.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana replaces illegal mining with cooperative scheme in Ellembelle

    The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is replacing illegal mining operations in the Ellembelle District with a Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme, aimed at reducing illegal mining's harm to communities and water bodies while helping youth transition to responsible, sustainable livelihoods. Small-scale miners are also developing the Anwiah Teleko Bokazo Responsible Cooperative Mining site on an abandoned pit, with government support.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Damang Gold Mine lease agreement headed to parliament for ratification

    The government will submit the Damang Gold Mine lease agreement to parliament for ratification following its takeover by Engineers and Planners after Gold Fields' lease expired. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister said suspending operations pending ratification was not viable given the thousands of jobs and economic activities linked to the mine.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 1 June

  1. Heath Goldfields unveils $20m five-year community development plan

    Heath Goldfields Limited, a wholly Ghanaian mining company, has unveiled a $20 million five-year Community Development Plan for the Bogoso-Prestea mining enclave in the Western Region, focusing on education, healthcare, infrastructure, skills development and local job creation through projects including a nursing training college in Prestea, a Technical and Vocational Training Centre at Beppoh, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure improvements.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Heath Goldfields unveils US$20m five-year Bogoso-Prestea development plan

    Heath Goldfields Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned company, has launched a US$20 million five-year community development plan for the Bogoso-Prestea enclave covering education, healthcare, infrastructure, skills development and local job creation, with projects including a nursing training college, UMaT campus, technical vocational centre, school blocks, health clinics and community infrastructure improvements.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 25 May

  1. NDC reshuffle did not drive 2024 victory, expert argues

    Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere of the African Institute of Strategic Studies has challenged NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah's claim that the party's 2024 electoral victory was partly driven by parliamentary leadership changes made in January 2023, arguing the chairman may be overstating the move's impact.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Iddrisu contrasts President Mahama's tour with Asiedu Nketia's parallel effort

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu criticized a parallel "Thank You Tour" being undertaken by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, distinguishing President Mahama's post-election engagements as the "proper" thank-you tour. Asiedu Nketia has stated his tour aims to express gratitude to Ghanaians for returning the NDC to power following the 2024 general elections.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NDC chairman credits parliamentary reshuffle with 2024 election win

    NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the party's 2024 election victory was driven by strategic internal decisions, including a controversial reshuffle of parliamentary leadership in January 2023 that replaced Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. He acknowledged the changes created tension within the party but described them as necessary to reposition the NDC for electoral success amid changing political dynamics.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Lands Ministry probes National Security operatives' alleged galamsey links

    The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has constituted a fact-finding team to investigate allegations linking purported National Security operatives to illegal mining activities following the arrest of four armed illegal miners at Dominase in May, during which the suspects claimed they were acting under the direction of individuals identified as "Ras", "Mambo" and "Nana Teku". The ministry spokesperson said the investigation was prompted by concerns that some NAIMOS operations were allegedly being undermined by persons believed affiliated with National Security.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana, neighbours meet on cross-border governance and regional stability

    Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources called for good neighbourliness and coordinated cross-border governance at a sub-regional consultation between Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali to address challenges such as security threats, smuggling, and irregular migration. The Ghana Boundary Commission noted this was the first time sub-regional border commissions were meeting to coordinate cross-border agreements and align national priorities.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Forestry Commission hands over 10 protection camps to combat illegal mining

    The Forestry Commission has handed over 10 forest protection camps and two checkpoints to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, logging and other forest crimes. The handover took place under the UK-Ghana Forest Governance Partnership.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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