Ghana will not back down on mining value addition – Ambassador Kojo Bonsu
Ghana will continue to pursue policies aimed at adding value to its mineral resources rather than exporting raw materials, Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, has said. He said the government was committed to working with investors who were prepared to align with its policy direction on local beneficiation and the development of processing capacity […]
Ghana maintains its commitment to adding value to its mineral resources, rather than exporting raw materials, according to Ambassador Kojo Bonsu, who spoke at the China Mining Conference in Tianjin, China. The government is dedicated to working with investors who support its policy of local beneficiation, such as refining bauxite to alumina or developing processing capacity.
Bonsu explained that Ghana has decided to move away from exporting raw ore and instead aims to process it locally. The government is working on establishing frameworks, infrastructure, and incentives to promote value addition, create jobs, and develop skills in the mining sector. Bonsu emphasized that mining should be a key part of Ghana's broader economic development, rather than just an extractive activity.
He viewed China as a crucial partner for Ghana in infrastructure, trade, and the mining and minerals value chain. Ambassadors Bonsu expressed Ghana's intention to engage Chinese investors in exploring opportunities in its mining sector while ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships. He advocated for shared prosperity, technology transfer, and local content development.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources also addressed the challenges facing Ghana's mining sector, including gaps in geological information, the need for regulatory reforms, and the establishment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat to combat illegal mining.
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