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Mining in Motion 2026

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the African Minerals Policy Forum during Mining in Motion 2026, Karim Dahou, Deputy Director of the OECD’s Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate, said the organisation welcomed Ghana’s efforts to strengthen oversight of the artisanal gold sector. …

    OECD commends GoldBod for formalising artisanal gold trade
  3. Joy Online

    … Mr Ayariga made the remarks after participating in the African Minerals Policy Forum’s Mining in Motion 2026 conference in Accra, which brought together stakeholders to discuss the future of Africa’s mining industry. …

    Mahama Ayariga calls for stronger local governance to ensure mining benefits communities
  4. Joy Online

    … Mr Ayariga participated in the African Minerals Policy Forum’s Mining in Motion 2026 conference in Accra, where policymakers and other industry stakeholders discussed strategies for strengthening Africa’s position in the global mining sector. …

    Mahama Ayariga highlights need for African unity in mining to secure local benefits
  5. Joy Online

    … They made the call at the opening of the second edition of the African Minerals Policy Forum, also known as Mining in Motion 2026 (AMPF-MiM) in Accra. …

    African leaders call for greater local processing of minerals
  6. Joy Online

    … At the Mining in Motion 2026 conference in Accra (theme: “One Continent, One Voice on Minerals: Building Africa’s Mineral Future”) Mr Koung said that Africa’s immense mineral wealth has not in any way led to the same level of industrial development, the creation of skilled employ …

    Know the value of mineral wealth before negotiating deals, Liberia’s Veep tells African leaders

Tuesday 20 October

  1. OECD praises Ghana Gold Board's artisanal trade formalisation

    The OECD has commended the Ghana Gold Board for progress in channelling artisanal gold through formal, regulated channels and reaffirmed its readiness to support Ghana's efforts to strengthen governance in the gold sector.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minister calls for stronger governance in mining sector benefits

    Mahama Ayariga, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has called for stronger local governance, community participation, and accountability in mining to ensure African mineral wealth improves living conditions for mining communities. He stressed the need for effective local governance structures, meaningful community participation, and transparent management of mineral revenues to ensure benefits reach those most affected by extraction.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ayariga calls for African coordination on mining benefits

    Ghana's Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has stressed the need for African countries to adopt coordinated approaches to mineral resource management, emphasizing responsible extraction, local participation, and revenue accountability to ensure mining benefits citizens and communities.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. African leaders push local mineral processing to boost jobs

    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 →

Monday 19 October

  1. African countries must know mineral value before negotiating deals

    Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, speaking at the Mining in Motion 2026 conference in Accra, urged African countries to understand the true value of their mineral resources before negotiating with investors, arguing that Africa's mineral wealth has not translated into equivalent industrial development, skilled employment, or prosperity for its people.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

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