The newly appointed CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has declared his readiness to balance government policy with industry productivity, drawing on over two decades of mining experience.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Business Edition on September 4, he acknowledged the work of his predecessor in laying the foundation for the Commission’s growth and said he was committed to building on that legacy.

“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,” he said.

When asked what unique value he brings to the role, Mr. Tandoh highlighted his extensive background in mining and policy implementation.

“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.

He emphasised that his experience puts him in a strong position to navigate the often delicate relationship between regulators and industry players.

“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,” he stressed.

Looking ahead, the Minerals Commission CEO expressed confidence in his ability to advise government effectively based on his dual perspective as both a regulator and an industry insider.

“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,” he concluded.