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In Pictures: Dignitaries, stakeholders gather for National Mining Dialogue 2026

The National Mining Dialogue 2026 is underway at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders from Ghana’s mining sector to deliberate on the future of responsible mining.

In Pictures: Dignitaries, stakeholders gather for National Mining Dialogue 2026

The National Mining Dialogue 2026 commenced at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana, uniting prominent stakeholders from the nation's mining industry to ponder the future of responsible mining. The dialogue, set for Tuesday, August 18, is centered on the theme, "Rethinking the Social Licence to Operate." Organized by Asempa 94.7 FM and its flagship programme, Ekosiisen, in collaboration with Semmis DS and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the event has drawn government officials, traditional authorities, mining industry representatives, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Discussions are centered on maximizing the economic and social benefits of Ghana's mineral resources while tackling issues confronting mining communities. Ga Mantse and president of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, presides as the chairman of the dialogue. The dialogue aims to serve as a platform for additional discussions on enhancing transparency, accountability, and relationships between mining companies and communities.

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