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… She made the remarks during a ministerial roundtable on mineral value addition and beneficiation at the African Minerals Policy Forum (Mining in Motion Conference) in Accra on October 19, 2026. …
African mineral value addition in focus at ‘Mining in Motion Conference’Joy Online
… Speaking at the Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, October 19, President Mahama identified the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) as a critical platform for helping countries on the continent negotiate better mining agreements, exchange geological information and buil …
Mahama urges African countries to strengthen mineral deals to retain more resource wealthJoy Online
… Addressing the Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, October 19, the President emphasised the need for responsible mining practices that balance economic development with the protection of natural resources and the welfare of people living in mining areas. …
Mahama warns against sacrificing rivers and forests for mineral wealthJoy Online
… Addressing the Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, 19th October 2026, he said minerals including bauxite, manganese, iron and lithium should underpin industrial development within Ghana. …
Mahama targets 2030 end to raw mineral ore exportsJoy Online
… Speaking at the Mining in Motion Conference, the President highlighted an increase in gold exports from the artisanal and small-scale mining sector, alongside measures to reclaim lands destroyed by illegal mining and improve monitoring of mining equipment. …
GoldBod must be commended for successes chalked up – MahamaJoy Online
… Addressing the Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, October 19, President Mahama underscored the importance of building local capacity to process minerals and undertake other value-added activities to ensure that more of the wealth generated from Ghana’s natural resources stays …
Mahama pushes local gold refining to boost Ghana’s economic gainsJoy Online
… She made the remarks at the Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, 19 October, where she said Ghana’s efforts to promote local content, strengthen domestic businesses and add value to its mineral resources offered valuable lessons for other African countries. …
AU Commissioner cites GoldBod as model for mineral sector reforms in AfricaJoy Online
… Speaking at the Mining in Motion conference on Monday, October 19, the President said heavily armed illegal miners had occupied the affected reserves, leading to their designation as red zones for enforcement officers. …
48 of Ghana’s 288 forest reserves affected by galamsey – MahamaJoy Online
… Speaking at the Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, October 19, 2026, President Mahama said the plan would be supported by the necessary legal measures, mineral-specific requirements and clear implementation timelines. …
Ghana to halt raw ore exports by 2030 – President MahamaThe CEO of the Minerals Income Investment Fund highlighted the importance of investment, data sharing, and regional cooperation in helping African countries derive greater value from their mineral resources, speaking at a ministerial roundtable on mineral value addition and beneficiation at the Mining in Motion Conference in Accra.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Minerals Income Investment Fund highlighted the importance of investment, data sharing, and regional cooperation in helping African countries derive greater value from their mineral resources, speaking at a ministerial roundtable on mineral value addition and beneficiation at the Mining in Motion Conference in Accra.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged African countries to strengthen their negotiating capacity in the mining sector to derive greater economic benefits from mineral resources, citing weak negotiations and extensive concessions to foreign companies as having deprived African nations of substantial wealth. He identified the African Minerals Development Centre as critical for helping countries negotiate better mining agreements and called on African Union member states to ratify the centre's statutes and provide adequate funding and technical capacity.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called for responsible mining practices that balance economic development with environmental and social protections, emphasising that rivers, forests and farmlands must not be sacrificed for mineral wealth. He urged mining companies to ensure fair benefit-sharing with communities, prioritise worker safety, rehabilitate mined lands, and maintain transparency in managing mineral revenues.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to progressively halt exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, requiring bauxite, manganese, iron, lithium and other minerals to be processed domestically instead. The restrictions would be introduced in stages through legislation with mineral-specific requirements and publicly stated implementation schedules.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama praised the Ghana Gold Board for increasing gold exports from artisanal and small-scale mining and boosting foreign exchange earnings. He noted that the country exported 104 tonnes from the sector between April and December 2025 following GoldBod's establishment in April, bringing in $10.8 billion compared to $4.66 billion in 2024.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says Ghana is expanding local assaying, refining, and related services through the Ghana Gold Board and gold refining policy to deepen domestic participation in the gold value chain and retain more economic value from mineral resources.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals praised Ghana's Gold Board as an example of how mineral sector reforms can help African countries strengthen foreign exchange reserves, support currency stability and build more resilient economies, noting that Ghana's efforts to promote local content and add value to mineral resources offer lessons for other African countries.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama disclosed that illegal mining has affected 48 of Ghana's 288 forest reserves, with 9 declared red zones due to armed miners preventing forest guard access; all 9 red zones have since been cleared of illegal miners and are undergoing reclamation.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced at the Mining in Motion Conference that Ghana will halt exports of unprocessed mineral ores—including bauxite, manganese, iron, and lithium—by 2030, with investors required to meet processing obligations to support domestic industrialisation.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →