The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.

Inherent in the discussions is the commitment of both countries to the fight against illegal mining as well as investment opportunities available in Ghana’s extractive sector to Canadian companies.

The visit also saw the High Commissioner and the Minister affirm their cooperation and collaboration for the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Mineral exploration and Mining Convention in Toronto, Canada.

Mr Buah emphasised the commitment of the Government of Ghana to overhaul the mining sector to create a sustainable environment that provides massive returns to investors and contribute to national development.

He explained that the government through his Ministry is seeking to eradicate the bottlenecks in the mining licensing regime and make it accessible to investors who commit to undertaking their mining activities in conformity with Ghana’s climate and environmental protection laws.

“We must review our process too make things simple. The issue of corruption will be taken serious I can assure you. The government of H. E John Dramani Mahama is committed to making sure that companies that are doing businesses must feel that the systems are clear, whiles stressing that we must review our process and no need to see any big man”, he said.

The Lands Minister affirmed Ghana’s participation in the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) which will showcase exploration companies, governments, equipment, and service providers in the mining industry worldwide.

The meeting also highlighted the mutual relations between Ghana and Canada, with the Lands Minister expressing his appreciation for Canada's support and cooperation over the years.

The High Commissioner noted that both countries have historically shared common interests and that the area of mining presents another opportunity for both countries to upscale and expand their partnership.