Ghana’s Lands Minister calls for political stability and regulatory certainty to attract mining investment

Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has underscored the importance of political stability, strong regulatory institutions and predictable legal frameworks as fundamental requirements for attracting investment into Africa’s mining sector.

Speaking as a panellist at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday(10 February), the Minister said African countries must ensure regulatory certainty so investors can operate with confidence, without fear of sudden policy shifts.

According to him, a stable and trusted legal regime forms the foundation for sustainable development in the extractive sector.

He noted that once these basics are in place, countries must also exercise fiscal discipline by living within their means and prioritising spending on critical areas such as infrastructure and development, rather than consumption.

Mr Armah-Kofi Buah further stressed that these measures would make it easier for African countries to integrate economically and benefit collectively from shared growth opportunities.

He said deeper economic integration across the continent was critical to unlocking Africa’s full potential, particularly in the mining and natural resources sectors.

The Minister also highlighted the need for cooperation among African nations and the wider international community to harmonise policies and approaches, noting that collective action would help drive sustainable development across borders.