Ga Mantse calls for measurable CSR and stronger local participation in mining communities

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, known as the Ga Mantse, has urged mining firms to establish measurable and impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs rather than treating them as occasional acts. Speaking as the event's chairman in Accra, he emphasized that mining companies must ensure their CSR initiatives result in tangible and sustainable benefits for the communities where they operate, as the land and resources supporting their activities are owned by local communities.

The Ga Mantse, who chairs the National Mining Dialogue 2026, stressed that CSR should be an integral aspect of mining companies' overall responsibility to host communities.

He highlighted that well-managed mining could contribute to the development of host communities through infrastructure development, including roads, schools, hospitals, health centers, and clean drinking water. Additionally, mining could provide opportunities for scholarships, vocational training, and job creation for local residents, including young people, local contractors, transport operators, engineers, artisans, and other businesses.

The Ga Mantse stressed the importance of local content, urging mining companies to hire Ghanaians, train them, and procure goods and services from local businesses, thereby fostering wider economic opportunities.

However, he cautioned that mining companies must respect the trust of host communities, as the social license to operate is continuously granted by chiefs, queen mothers, farmers, and community members. Like any license, it can be withdrawn. The Ga Mantse, as a custodian of the land, emphasized that his responsibility extends beyond present economic benefits to consider the interests of future generations.

He urged stakeholders in the mining sector to prioritize responsible mining, local participation, and sustainable community development in their operations.