Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Buah, has engaged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in strategic talks aimed at advancing the country’s minerals sector.

The discussions took place on the opening day of the 2026 Invest in Africa Mining Indaba, with a focus on mobilising long-term financing, supporting value addition, and strengthening regional minerals supply chains.

During the meeting, Buah highlighted priority projects in gold, bauxite, and iron ore, stressing the need for sustainable investment to unlock Ghana’s mineral potential.

He briefed Afreximbank officials on the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), a flagship initiative to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining, enhance traceability, and promote responsible gold production through shared infrastructure and access to finance.

Buah also extended an invitation to Afreximbank to support a ministerial initiative aimed at convening African Ministers responsible for mining.

The proposed meeting seeks to harmonise policies, improve continental coordination, and create a more aligned regulatory and investment framework for Africa’s minerals sector.

The meeting was attended by key Afreximbank officials, including Helen Brume, Director and Global Head of Business; Nana Addo Shepard Muridzi, Senior Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President; and Nana Odei, Senior Manager, Business Development at Afrexinsure, highlighting the importance of the partnership for Ghana and the region.