Delegates for the Mining in Motion Summit have begun arriving in Accra ahead of the three-day event scheduled to commence tomorrow at the Kempinski Hotel.

The summit brings together key players in Africa’s mining sector to explore the industry’s prospects, with a focus on driving local content, uplifting communities, and creating a positive global impact.

Beginning as early as 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, delegates from Somalia, Liberia, Niger, and other African countries touched down at the Kotoka International Airport for the much-anticipated gathering.

They were warmly received by representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and escorted to their respective destinations in preparation for the summit.

Among the early arrivals were Moses Michael Engadu, Secretary General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG); Agatha Esemo Engandu, his spouse; and Patrick Mulindwa Lubega, Chief of Staff at AMSG.

Representatives from Niger include Colonel Ousmane Abarchi from the Ministry of Mines and Oumarou Ibrahim Maidadji, Advisor to the Ministry.

From Liberia, the delegation is led by Wilmot J. Paye, Minister for Mines and Energy, alongside his advisor, Benedict Yenglee Quato.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is represented by Godard Motemona Gibolum, Deputy Minister of Mines, and David Mukongo, Advisor to the Minister. From Somalia, the delegation includes Abdiwahab Abdi Omar, Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum, and Ayan Badal Shahid, Advisor to the Minister.

Guinea is represented by Kouroma Aboubacar, Vice Minister of Mines and Geology, and Alhousseine Kaba, Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea.

The summit will also be graced by dignitaries, including President John Dramani Mahama and CEO of Goldbod, Sammy Gyamfi, among others.

Additional delegates from Malawi are expected to arrive on Monday, June 2, to participate in the high-level engagements.