President Mahama Outlines Bold Vision for Africa’s Mineral Future
By Sharon Zoe Williams, Africa’s Mineral Resource management and its implications for African prosperity is in sharp focus at the Mining in Motion Summit 2026 under the theme “One Continent, One Voice of Minerals — Aligning Africa’s Mineral Future.” On Monday, October 19, President, John Dramani Mahama delivered a powerful call to action for value […]
President John Dramani Mahama outlined a bold vision for Africa's mineral future at the Mining in Motion Summit 2026, focusing on value addition, regional industrial unity, and environmental accountability. He emphasized that Africa's critical minerals must play a central role in the global economy's production stage. Key highlights from his address included the "Accra Reset" framework, which promotes domestic value addition through integrated aluminum, iron and steel, gold assaying and refining, and industrial salt integration industries.
Mahama also advocated for a unified African policy on royalties, fair taxation, and local participation, citing the need to avoid a "race to the bottom" among African nations. He called for accelerated alignment with the African Mining Vision, the African Continental Free Trade Area implementation, and full ratification of the African Minerals Development Centre.
Mahama stressed the importance of responsible mining, strict enforcement of environmental regulations, and combating illegal mining activities like galamsey. He also highlighted the need for tech transfer, local equity, and inclusive opportunities for women and the youth in the mining sector. As Ghana prepares to chair the African Union in 2027, Mahama aims to use this role to advance the Accra Reset Agenda and promote Africa's mineral wealth as a primary engine for domestic job creation, energy transition, and industrial independence.
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