WAMPEX 2025: Ghana Charts a New Course for Sustainable Mining and Energy Solutions
The West Africa Mining and Energy Exhibition (WAMPEX) 2025 has kicked off in Accra, Ghana, with a call for sustainable investment opportunities in the region’s mining and energy sectors. The event, themed “Driving Sustainable Investment Opportunities in West Africa,” brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the globe to shape the future of West Africa’s mining and energy landscape.
Ghana’s Vision for Sustainable Mining
In his welcome address, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, represented by a distinguished guest, emphasized Ghana’s commitment to responsible mining practices. With decades of commercial mining experience, Ghana has become Africa’s largest gold producer and a top ten global supplier. The country has learned that true wealth lies not just in what is extracted from the earth but in how it is developed.
Four Dimensions of Sustainable Mining
Ghana’s mining sector delivers value across four critical dimensions:
Investor Confidence: Ghana’s stable democracy, skilled workforce, and regulatory framework that balances international best practices with local empowerment have attracted $1.2 billion in foreign direct investment in the mining sector.
Community Impact: Over 100 mining communities now benefit directly from the Mineral Development Fund, demonstrating a commitment to genuine shared value creation.
Environmental Stewardship: Ghana has made concrete commitments to integrate 20% renewable energy into mining operations by 2030 and reduce sector emissions by 15% by 2027.
Transparent Governance: The country has implemented digital processing of mining permits, strict enforcement of local content regulations, and stakeholder engagement through partnerships with the Ghana Chamber of Mines.
A New Era of Responsible Resource Development
The Minister emphasized that Ghana stands ready to lead this new era of responsible resource development. With its doors open, policies clear, and commitment unwavering, Ghana is poised to redefine what mining means for Africa’s future. The goal is to build supply chains that start and end in Africa, develop processing capacity alongside extraction, and demonstrate that the resources beneath the soil can power not just industries abroad but industrialization at home.
A Call to Action
As WAMPEX 2025 convenes in Accra, the Minister’s message is clear: the opportunity for sustainable investment in West Africa’s mining and energy sectors is here, and the time is now. With its rich mineral resources, skilled workforce, and commitment to responsible mining practices, Ghana is an attractive destination for investors seeking to make a positive impact in Africa.
