Ghana Showcases Mining Investment Opportunities to US Investors in New York

Ghana’s mining sector took center stage in New York yesterday as government officials and investors gathered to explore opportunities in mineral extraction and artisanal mining reforms.

The National Coordinator of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (RCoMSDEP), Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, joined the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), for a high-level investor luncheon hosted by Newcore Gold Ltd. The event brought together a strong turnout from the capital markets to hear Ghana’s pitch for ethical and sustainable investment.

Speaking at the gathering, Minister Buah outlined Ghana’s array of investment opportunities in the mineral extraction space. He also detailed the government’s strategic regulatory reforms aimed at empowering local communities while keeping the sector competitive globally.

Mawuenyefia used the platform to highlight government’s push to formalize artisanal and small-scale mining through the RCoMSDEP initiative. She explained that the program creates a pathway for ethical investment that ensures a sanitized, well-regulated system for Ghana while delivering viable gains for investors.

“It’s a win-win for all,” she said, emphasizing that formalization would improve safety, compliance, and returns while integrating small-scale miners into the formal economy.

The luncheon also featured Ghana’s Ambassador to the US, Amb. Victor Smith, who is leading efforts to position Ghana as one of Africa’s most viable investment destinations. His presence underscored the government’s coordinated push to attract foreign capital into the mining sector.

“Moments like this remind me: when you bring the right people together, real conversations and deals happen,” Mawuenyefia noted after the event.

The engagement forms part of broader efforts by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to rebrand Ghana’s mining industry and attract responsible investment ahead of the country’s 2028 growth agenda. Organizers say the response from investors signals growing international interest in Ghana’s reforms and resource potential.

RCoMSDEP was established to formalize cooperative mining, provide skills training, and ensure environmental and social standards are met within Ghana’s small-scale mining sector.