The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his leadership will be anchored on the solid foundations laid by his predecessor, with a focus on balancing government policy direction and industry productivity.

“A lot of good things have happened at the Minerals Commission. My predecessor built a lot of good things, capacity, building, infrastructure, and I believe these are fundamentals that we can stand on to drive the strategic direction of the government policy that we want to do,” Mr. Tandoh said on Joy News’ PM Business Edition on September 4.

Drawing on over two decades of industry experience, he stressed that his professional background uniquely positions him to align national priorities with corporate realities.

“If you ask what I bring to the table, at least, I have over 20 years of mining experience, so I’ve been on the other side and implementing policies, and I would know what will be beneficial to the company as well as the government,” he explained.

For him, the role is not only about oversight but also about ensuring a fair balance between government interests and operational efficiency for mining companies.

“So at least I should be the guy to be able to strike a balance between government policies and what actually drives productivity or efficiency for the companies on the other side,” Mr. Tandoh emphasised.

Confident in his ability to guide the Commission’s mandate, he concluded: “So if you ask me, I think I mean the right position to actually advise the government on some of the things he wants to do based on the experiences and where I am coming from.”