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July 28, 2026
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Minerals Commission, Chinese Embassy deepen cooperation on mining and anti-galamsey efforts
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Key Points
- The Minerals Commission and the Chinese Embassy reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in Ghana's mining sector.
- Discussions focused on increasing Chinese investment, technology transfer, and combating illegal mining (galamsey).
- Both parties explored ways to expand Chinese investment across Ghana’s minerals value chain while promoting sustainable practices and institutional collaboration.
- Opportunities for enhancing local content, increasing trade in mining-related goods/services, and capacity building through modern technologies were discussed.
- A key focus was the fight against illegal mining, with the Ambassador pledging support for Ghana's efforts and the Commission committing to a transparent, investor-friendly regulatory environment.
Why This Matters
This collaboration is crucial for Ghana as it targets increased foreign direct investment from a major global player (China) into its vital mining sector. It also addresses critical issues like illegal mining, which has significant environmental and economic repercussions, while promoting sustainable practices and technology transfer essential for the sector's long-term health and local benefit.
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