Ghana tracks 2,058 excavators as Minerals Commission deepens mining oversight

The Minerals Commission has disclosed that 2,058 excavators and earth-moving equipment are currently being tracked in real time as part of new regulatory measures to strengthen monitoring of Ghana’s mining sector.

The disclosure was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, during a meeting with a delegation from the United States Department of the Treasury.

Mr Tandoh said 5,733 machines have so far been registered, with the tracking system allowing the Commission to monitor their movements from a 24-hour control room.

He demonstrated the system to the US delegation, led by Alex Leipziger, Director of the Office of Africa at the US Department of the Treasury, during their visit to the Commission.

The tracking initiative forms part of regulatory reforms aimed at improving oversight of mining-related equipment and strengthening governance within the sector.

The discussions also covered developments in Ghana’s mining industry, regulatory and governance frameworks, responsible sourcing and opportunities for deeper economic cooperation between Ghana and the United States.

Mr Tandoh said the Minerals Commission remained focused on regulating and promoting the sustainable development of Ghana’s mineral resources while strengthening investment frameworks and value creation across the mining value chain.

Mr Leipziger commended the Commission’s efforts to advance regulatory reforms and expressed the US Treasury’s interest in strengthening institutional cooperation and exploring opportunities for technical collaboration and access to capital mechanisms.

The engagement also highlighted the strategic importance of Ghana’s mineral resources to the country’s economic development.