Speaking at the Australian Mining in Africa reception forum in Cape Town, Buah highlighted Ghana's long-standing reputation as a mining powerhouse, noting that the country’s historic identity as the “Gold Coast” reflects a solid foundation already established in the sector. He emphasised the strong relationship between Ghana and Australia, particularly in mining, agriculture, and education. Ghana engages Afreximbank to advance strategic minerals developmentBuah also stressed that Ghana’s mining sector is anchored in a robust constitutional, legal, and regulatory framework, which vests mineral resources in the state on behalf of the people. The minister outlined opportunities for Australian collaboration in geological exploration, mineral processing, green technologies, lithium, and other critical minerals. Both countries committed to deepening Australia-Africa mining cooperation, with Ghana positioning itself as a stable, reliable, and forward-looking destination for sustainable mining investment.

Source: GhanaWeb February 10, 2026 17:45 UTC