Ghana and Egypt forge new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at 2025 Africa Down Under Summit
Ghana’s Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah and the Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt have forged a new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at the ongoing Africa Down Under in Perth, Australia.
The two leaders held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Conference in a significant move towards pan-African collaboration on the mining sector.
H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi of Egypt and Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah of Ghana, both delivering powerful national pitches to the international investment community, agreed to a strategic partnership to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in mineral resource management.
This alliance, bridging North and West Africa, signals a growing consensus among African nations on the need to leverage mineral wealth for sustainable and inclusive development, moving beyond traditional models of extraction.
The bilateral meeting was set against the backdrop of compelling individual presentations.
Eng. Badawi, in Egypt’s inaugural address at the ADU, showcased the nation’s vast potential in tantalite, phosphate, and gold — positioning it as a new, preferred alternative mining hub on the continent.
From Ghana, Honourable Buah built on the nation’s long mining history to lead the charge for a fundamental paradigm shift.
He championed value addition, community involvement, and empowerment as the non-negotiable pillars for the future of African mining.
“We are here not merely to discuss rocks and minerals, but to build the future — a future of shared prosperity, sustainable development, and mutual growth,” Hon. Buah declared, a statement that resonated through the conference halls and set a collaborative tone for the subsequent discussions with his Egyptian counterpart.
The ministers’ conversation was also steeped in a rich history of solidarity between the two nations.
Hon. Buah, the Member of Parliament for the home village of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and a staunch Pan-Africanist, invoked the deep historical ties further strengthened by Dr. Nkrumah’s marriage to the Egyptian Fathia Nkrumah (née Rizk).
“This is more than a ministerial meeting; it is a reunion of brothers and a reaffirmation of the Pan-African spirit”, minister Buah said.
“Our goal is to drive a unified African voice and position in the global mining industry, ensuring our resources benefit our people first”, he added.
This shared historical context provided a powerful foundation for discussing a forward-looking agenda.
In a significant gesture, Hon. Buah extended a formal invitation to Eng. Badawi to visit Ghana to continue their discussions.
The Egyptian Minister warmly accepted, acknowledging the hand of friendship and brotherhood.
“I am deeply appreciative of Minister Buah’s warmth and vision”, Eng. Badawi stated.
“I return to Egypt not only with a stronger relationship but as an advocate for increased Egyptian investment and collaborative opportunities in Ghana’s thriving mining sector”, he added.
The new Ghana-Egypt corridor creates a cross-continental bridge, connecting North and West African mining markets, offering the international investment community a compelling proposition: partnering with nations that are not only rich in resources but are also actively collaborating to create a more stable, sustainable, and profitable mining ecosystem across Africa.
