Mahama targets 2030 end to raw mineral ore exports
President John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to progressively halt the export of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, seeking to make domestic processing a central part of Ghana’s mining industry.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced ambitious plans to cease exporting unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, aiming to integrate domestic processing into Ghana's mining sector. Speaking at the Mining in Motion Conference on October 19th, 2026, Mahama emphasized that minerals like bauxite, manganese, iron, and lithium should play a crucial role in industrial development within the country.
"By 2030, we won't export any raw mineral ores," he declared, outlining a phased prohibition backed by legislation and tailored mineral-specific requirements. Investors will be obligated to process these resources locally, with clear implementation schedules. Mahama highlighted existing export bans on iron scrap and non-ferrous metals as part of broader efforts to increase domestic value addition.
The goal is to transition Ghana away from raw mineral exports to a more domestically processed industry, fostering industrial growth and retaining more mineral revenues within the economy.
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