State investment fund that holds equity stakes in mining projects and leads inter-agency committee efforts to strengthen mineral royalty monitoring and collection.
… Ghana should continue expanding indigenous ownership, local content, supplier development and equity participation through institutions such as MIIF. …
… It also called for greater clarity on the mandate of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), particularly whether its primary role was to function as a sovereign wealth fund, fiscal stabilisation mechanism or strategic investment institution. …
… Among other things, he wants government to consider acquiring additional equity stakes for the state and Ghanaian citizens through the Minerals Income Investment Fund. …
… Future exploration success will influence government revenues, foreign direct investment, employment opportunities and the long-term sustainability for institutions such as the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), whose mandate is linked to maximizing value from the country’s …
… covered audits of several public institutions and projects, including the Ghana Improved Cookstove Distribution Programme; the Financial Intelligence Centre; the Ghana Tourism Development Fund; the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA); the Minerals Income Investment Fund …
The attention of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has been drawn to a publication titled “CSOs Laud MIIF’s Investment in Electrochem” published in The Chronicle newspaper of June 24, 2026, which created the erroneous impression that MIIF has increased its equity investm …
… Beyond the implications for the mine itself, the proposed transaction could have some consequences for the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Ghana’s sovereign minerals investment fund. …
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have thrown their weight behind increased equity investment in Electrochem Ghana Limited (EGL) especially by Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) describing the company’s operations at Ada as a strategic national asset capable of transforming …
… Company or its parent company shall list on the Ghana Stock Exchange in accordance with Regulation 13 of the Minerals and Mining (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulations, 2020 (LI 2431).” The lease also provides for participation by the Minerals Income Investment Fund …
An opinion piece argues that a proposal for Ghana to assume majority ownership of the Tarkwa Gold Mine after Gold Fields' lease expires in 2027 would be impractical and distract from the real causes of underdevelopment in mining communities, citing the mine's scale and sophistication as a challenge to state acquisition.
An opinion piece argues that a proposal for Ghana to assume majority ownership of the Tarkwa Gold Mine after Gold Fields' lease expires in 2027 would be impractical and distract from the real causes of underdevelopment in mining communities, citing the mine's scale and sophistication as a challenge to state acquisition.
An opinion article argues that arrest and enforcement alone cannot solve Ghana's galamsey crisis, and that the country needs a framework combining strong enforcement with structured economic inclusion and legal alternatives to illegal mining.
The Natural Resource Governance Institute has warned that Ghana's strong gold exports and improved fiscal position mask structural weaknesses in the petroleum sector and governance gaps that require urgent reform. Ghana's oil production is projected to decline to 37.95 million barrels in 2026 from 46.35 million in 2025 due to maturing fields and reserve depletion.
A Ghanaian private citizen has petitioned the Council of State to intervene in debate over Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa mining lease, warning that non-renewal could damage investor confidence. The petition comes after the Institute of Economic Affairs urged government to refuse renewal and transfer the concession to Ghanaian ownership, citing concerns that Ghana has not received adequate benefits from mineral extraction.
WAMPEX 2026, held in Accra from June 2–4, assessed opportunities and challenges for Ghana's mining sector. Industry leaders emphasized that long-term competitiveness depends on future project preparation, financing, policy predictability, energy reliability, and exploration—the foundation for economically viable mineral discoveries.
The Audit Service disclosed that it awarded 10 outsourced audit contracts to TRC Consult between January 2025 and the present through single-source procurement approved by the Public Procurement Authority. The contracts, covering audits of public institutions including GIDA, MIIF, the Ghana Tourism Authority, and the University of Ghana's WACCBIP project, had fees ranging from GH¢32,750 to GH¢291,000.
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has rejected claims that it increased its equity investment in Electrochemist Ghana Limited, stating it has not added to its existing position. MIIF clarified it continues to engage the company on outstanding obligations including dividend payments and delayed royalty payments.
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt's $210 million proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium could force Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to exit at a loss on its 2.4% stake purchased for $5 million in 2024, potentially affecting Ghana's direct participation in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project.
Civil Society Organisations have endorsed increased equity investment by the Minerals Income Investment Fund in Electrochem Ghana Limited's Ada Songor Salt Project, describing it as a strategic national asset capable of transforming Ghana into a major player in Africa's salt industry. The CSOs, following a delegation visit to the facility, expressed satisfaction with the company's five-year investment record, noting its role in industrialisation, job creation and local economic development.
Chinese battery materials company Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has proposed acquiring Atlantic Lithium for $210 million and agreed to fund remaining Ewoyaa Lithium Project development. The deal raises questions about Ghana's local participation provisions, including potential buyout of the Mineral Income Investment Fund's equity stake and loss of public ownership through the Ghana Stock Exchange.
A governance expert has submitted a policy proposal to Ghana's government urging it not to renew Gold Fields Ghana's mining lease over the Tarkwa Gold Mine when it expires in 2027, instead proposing the state assume sovereign majority ownership of the mine. The proposal comes as Gold Fields has applied for a 20-year extension, which has drawn opposition from civil society groups and academics.
A tour by civil society organizations revealed that investing in Electrochem Ghana Limited's salt operation at Songor Lagoon represents an opportunity rather than a risk for Ghana's industrial development. The company has spent years on stakeholder engagement and community compensation, though it has faced operational disruptions and financing constraints.
Chinese firm Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd. is in final stages of acquiring Australia's Atlantic Lithium Ltd. in a $210 million all-cash deal to secure Atlantic's lithium tenements in Ghana, including the Ewoyaa Project. An opinion piece argues this represents a missed strategic opportunity for Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund to participate in the emerging lithium value chain.
The Chairman of the NPP's Communications Committee has called on President Mahama to halt what he describes as a "creeping culture of silence," arguing that speech-related matters should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution. He cited several recent arrests of individuals linked to political commentary or public criticism, maintaining they do not meet the threshold for sedition offences.
Ghana's mineral royalty receipts rose to more than GH¢2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 40 per cent increase from GH¢1.43 billion in Q1 2025, driven largely by strong large-scale and mid-tier gold mining performance. Large-scale gold mining alone generated GH¢1.97 billion, a 46 per cent year-on-year increase.
An opinion piece argues that the Institute of Economic Affairs' call for Ghana to deny Gold Fields' mining lease renewal in favour of local ownership overlooks the company's consistent tax and environmental compliance and Ghana's need to maintain investment-friendly frameworks for attracting foreign capital.
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and key state institutions have reconstituted an inter-agency committee to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues. The committee, chaired by the acting commissioner of GRA's Domestic Tax Revenue Division, held its inaugural meeting in Accra on 8 May 2026 to address gaps created during institutional transitions and tackle issues like undeclared production and royalty leakages.
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has reconstituted an inter-agency committee comprising representatives from Ghana's extractive sector institutions to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues. The committee, chaired by the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, held its inaugural meeting on 8 May 2026, focusing on restoring coordination and addressing concerns including undeclared production, royalty leakages and weak regulatory oversight.
Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund has reconstituted an inter-agency committee comprising representatives from state institutions including the Ghana Revenue Authority, Minerals Commission, and others to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining-related revenues. The committee, chaired by the GRA's Acting Commissioner of Domestic Tax Revenue, held its inaugural meeting on 8 May 2026 and aims to address coordination gaps, undeclared production, royalty leakages and weak regulatory oversight in the mining sector.
The Minerals Income Investment Fund led a delegation to Newmont Corporation's Ahafo North Mine in the Ahafo Region to strengthen ties with mining companies and review operations, royalties, safety and environmental performance. The mine, which poured its first gold in September 2025, is meeting expectations and its lifespan could extend beyond the initial estimate of about 14 years.
H. Aku Kwapong, PhD, argues that Ghana's development problem stems not from a lack of ideas but from institutional structures that separate planning from execution and resources, and that the country has a habit of partial institutional imitation rather than complete systems learning.
An opinion piece argues that symbolic recognition of Electrochem Ghana Limited and its leader at the Ghana CEO Summit must be backed by sustained strategic support from the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to translate into real industrial transformation and unlock the salt industry's full potential.