GIISDEC courts investors for iron ore expansion at Mining Indaba

The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) has recorded significant investor interest in Ghana’s iron ore sector during the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.

Chief Executive Officer of GIISDEC, Williams Okofo-Dateh, disclosed in an interview on the sidelines of the event that the Corporation engaged several prospective investors interested in exploring opportunities within Ghana’s iron ore value chain.

According to him, GIISDEC used the platform to showcase Ghana’s iron ore potential and outline government’s plans to develop the sector as part of the broader industrialisation agenda.

“In fact, we’ve met a lot of investors and many people have approached us in the area of iron ore. We need to have serious discussions and sit down with these investors,” he stated.

Mr. Okofo-Dateh explained that while initial contacts have been established, the next step will involve detailed follow-up meetings in Ghana to assess specific proposals and investment models.

He noted that GIISDEC expects many of the engagements initiated at Indaba to translate into structured negotiations that could lead to concrete investments in exploration, mining and processing.

The CEO said attracting credible investors remains critical to unlocking Ghana’s estimated iron ore resources and building an integrated iron and steel industry capable of supporting infrastructure development and manufacturing.

The 2026 Mining Indaba brought together global mining companies, financiers and policymakers, providing a platform for investment promotion and cross-border partnerships in the extractive sector.