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 · Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah · Armah Kofi-Buah · Sector Minister Armah Kofi-Buah · Hon. Armah Kofi Buah
Lands and Natural Resources Minister who has championed mining reforms, cooperative mining programmes, and responsible sector governance since 2026.
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Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has urged mining companies operating in Ghana to adopt more environmentally responsible practices, citing the Zijin Mining Group’s approach to mine reclamation and environmental conservation in China as a model. …
Armah-Kofi Buah urges Ghanaian mining firms to adopt Zijin’s environmental modelJoy Online
… Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah said the initiative had become necessary as countries around the world increasingly shift from conventional fossil-fuel-powered vehicles to cleaner alternatives. …
Ghana plans EV skills centre to prepare mechanics for electric vehicle boomJoy Online
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has called for the adoption of advanced green technologies in Ghana’s mining sector to reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve environmental management. …
Armah-Kofi Buah courts Chinese green technology for Ghana’s mining sectorJoy Online
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has called for the establishment of a specialised Electric Vehicle (EV) Capacity Building Centre to train Ghanaian mechanics to maintain and repair the growing number of electric vehicles entering the local market. …
Lands Minister pushes for EV training centre to prepare Ghanaian mechanicsJoy Online
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has vowed to intensify the government’s fight against illegal mining, insisting he would rather fight with integrity and die than allow himself to be corrupted. …
Lands Minister vows to fight galamsey ‘all the way’, targets financiersThe Chronicle
Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has declared that Ghana is beginning to win the war against illegal mining, citing the dramatic transformation of the Ankobra River as evidence of significant progress in the government’s sustained fight against gala …
We Are Winning The Galamsey War … Armah-Kofi Buah DeclaresJoy Online
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says the government is making significant progress in its fight against illegal mining, following sustained operations under Operation Water Shield. …
Lands Minister inspects Ankobra, cites progress in galamsey fightThe Ghanaian Times
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has pledged to fight illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, with integrity, saying the government will not relent until the menace is defeated. …
We will not waver in galamsey fight • 3,000 machines cleared, 237 arrested – Lands MinisterThe Ghanaian Times
… Dr Agyeman-Rawlings made the call yesterday when she formally assumed duty at the Ministry in Accra, taking over from the Acting Minister, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who is also the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. …
MEST Minister calls for united action on environmental challengesJoy Online
Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says Ghana is making significant progress in the fight against illegal mining, following a year of sustained operations along the Ankobra River. …
Galamsey fight: ‘We are turning the corner’ – Lands MinisterThe National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has begun community engagements in galamsey-prone areas to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders, build public confidence, improve intelligence sharing and encourage collective responsibility in combating illegal mining.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has begun community engagements in galamsey-prone areas to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders, build public confidence, improve intelligence sharing and encourage collective responsibility in combating illegal mining.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Vice President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil has accused the Minerals Commission of undermining Ghanaian-owned mining companies through questionable revocation of mining rights, citing Northern Ashanti Mines, Adamus Resources, and Narawa Mines as examples. He argues the Commission's actions contradict Ghana's indigenisation policy and urged the government to intervene and ensure the law is respected.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has launched Operation Green Shield, a military-backed operation in the Atewa Forest Reserve that resulted in three arrests on October 27, 2026. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources warned that illegal mining has affected 44 of Ghana's 288 forest reserves, destroying approximately 8,900 hectares of forest land.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Shaibu Dauda Abdulai, newly elected Ellembelle NDC Constituency Chairman, has pledged to unite and reconcile party members to retain power in December 2028, calling for healing after the constituency election held last Saturday.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Malawi delegation led by its Mining Minister met Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister to learn from Ghana's experience in mining-sector reforms, focusing on responsible sourcing, artisanal mining, and mineral revenue management. Ghana's Lands Minister outlined ongoing reforms including clearer timelines for mining licences and involvement of district-level committees in assessing proposed concessions.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine Limited's Community Relations Manager says the company's planned Western Region airport is expected to cost at least US$80 million, covering land preparation and construction of supporting infrastructure, though the final cost could exceed this estimate.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Damang in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality have praised Damang Gold Mine Ltd for road construction and community developments since new management took over six months ago, while calling for increased employment opportunities for women and National Service personnel.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mechanical engineer Obed Asamoah says Damang Gold Mine can remain operational for at least 15 more years if it receives necessary investment, emphasizing that the transition to a new investor need not fundamentally change the mine's operations.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine's Manager in charge of Mining says the company is actively mining at multiple pits, including Amoanda and Juno, with plans to extend to Rex pits, dismissing claims that operations rely solely on treating existing stockpiles.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At the African Minerals Policy Forum in Accra, African leaders called for stronger cooperation on mineral policies and increased local processing of resources to create jobs and industrial development. President Mahama said Ghana aims to end exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, requiring investments in processing facilities, energy, transport, and skills.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 Mining in Motion Conference, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah called on investors, financiers, and development institutions to invest in Ghana, assuring them of reforms to how the country governs and shares the benefits of its mineral wealth, and committing to a predictable investment environment with clear rules and fair administration.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands Minister announced that District Mining Committees will issue mining licenses at the local level under the new Mining and Minerals Act, eliminating the need for applicants to travel to Accra. The move aims to formalize cooperative mining and replace illegal galamsey operations while requiring mining companies to sign Community Development Agreements with host communities.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources inaugurated five Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme societies in Nkroful, Ellembelle District, presenting certificates and permits as part of government efforts to bring small-scale mining under effective regulation and demonstrate that mining can be economically rewarding and environmentally responsible.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Koung has arrived in Ghana for the Mining in Motion Summit 2026, scheduled for October 19–21 in Accra under the theme "One Continent. One Voice on Minerals." The three-day summit will bring together African leaders, ministers, industry representatives, and continental officials to discuss cooperation and opportunities in the mining sector.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs says Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives can no longer claim ignorance of galamsey in their jurisdictions, and announced a conference to force local authorities to take ownership of the problem. He acknowledged that the Local Government Ministry has been culpable for overlooking illegal mining and stated the fight against galamsey must be a shared responsibility across multiple ministries.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme in Nzema East Municipality to promote safer, more organised, and environmentally responsible small-scale mining. The programme aims to strengthen mining cooperatives, improve compliance with mining regulations, and protect water bodies, farmlands and vegetation from irresponsible mining.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources reaffirmed Ghana's readiness to partner with Chinese firm Guangdong Shengmai Tech Co. Ltd., emphasising the country's interest in investors committed to long-term benefits, responsible mining practices, and environmental protection in mining communities.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists and Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources have agreed to develop a formal partnership to strengthen specialised reporting on mining, forestry and land reform. The partnership will include training programmes, technical briefings, a memorandum of understanding, an annual conference on mining governance, and ministry-led workshops for journalists.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II warned after inspecting the degraded Jimi River near Obuasi that illegal mining driven by unemployment could have lasting consequences, including harm to water supplies for over 200,000 people and unspecified health effects. He acknowledged youth turn to galamsey due to joblessness but cautioned that destroying rivers will ultimately harm communities more than any short-term income.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has planted trees to mark the start of a 153-hectare land reclamation and river restoration project at the Jimi River near Obuasi, which has been heavily degraded by illegal mining and now threatens water supply to over 200,000 people in the area.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC Western Regional Executives have congratulated Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah and Sekondi MP Blay Nyameke Armah on their call to the Ghana Bar, praising them for combining public service with legal education.
13 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has warned 1,568 newly qualified lawyers called to the Bar not to let the speed of information become their judgment, urging them to verify facts, exercise restraint, and uphold professional ethics and integrity in an era of rapid digital misinformation.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for Akuapem North, has been called to the Ghana Bar as one of 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted on Friday. She said her legal training has broadened her understanding of governance, business and people's rights, giving her another opportunity to serve society.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Two government ministers and other Members of Parliament, including Samuel Nartey George and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, were among 1,568 lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar at a ceremony by the General Legal Council in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. Other newly qualified MPs include Davis Ansah Opoku and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, alongside several media personalities including JoyNews journalist Ayisha Ibrahim.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Paramount Chief of Eastern Nzema and a delegation of chiefs conferred a developmental chieftaincy title on Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah while urging the government to ensure the planned revival of Adamus Resources delivers jobs, investment and economic benefits to the region.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lands Minister states the government inherited GH¢111 billion in debt, with more than GH¢2 billion paid in debt obligations in 2025–2026 and GH¢10 billion expected next year, yet says the administration continues to undertake major infrastructure projects despite the debt servicing burden.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and South Korea are deepening bilateral cooperation as they prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. A March bilateral summit between President Mahama and Korean President Lee Jae Myung produced concrete outcomes in climate change, technology, digital innovation, and maritime security.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Five NDC youth organisers from Western Region constituencies appealed to Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah to prioritise young people in employment opportunities through cooperative mining operations and the government's mining reclamation programme.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Five NDC constituency youth organisers from Western Region appealed to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources for greater youth inclusion in employment opportunities linked to government cooperative mining and land reclamation programmes.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governing Board of the Creative Arts Agency has asked the Lands Ministry to support a presidential legacy project to provide shelter and care for aged, vulnerable, and needy members of Ghana's creative arts community. The Agency has established a Welfare Committee and formally requested state land in Accra from the Lands Commission to construct the proposed facility.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →