The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has called on large-scale mining companies to intensify support for small-scale miners as part of government efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in Ghana’s mining sector.
Hon. Buah made the call during a working visit to Gold Fields Tarkwa Mines and AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mines in the Western Region on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
The visit formed part of a broader initiative to deepen government-industry collaboration and to extend an official invitation to the upcoming launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP).
The minister emphasized the importance of strengthening linkages between large-scale operations and community-level miners, stating:
“I want to see large-scale mining companies nurturing small-scale miners in these areas.”
“This way, when we recount Ghana’s mining story, we can highlight tangible efforts to empower the small-scale sector,” Hon. Buah added.
He further commended the two companies for their exemplary local content practices.
“I am impressed by the capacity and qualifications of the local employees here. This is what we mean when we speak of Ghanaians taking the commanding heights of the economy,” he said.
Hon. Buah revealed that government is currently reviewing both the National Mining Policy and the Minerals and Mining Act, with the process about 85% complete.
These reforms, he explained, aim to make Ghana’s legal and policy frameworks more responsive to present and future needs.
In a media interaction following the visits, the minister reiterated his commitment to ensuring that all stakeholders align with government’s evolving policy direction, noting that the path forward must include inclusive growth, skills development, and responsible mining practices.
