Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) and Local Growth to Take Center Stage at Ghana’s Mining in Motion 2025 Summit
Ghana has a rich and diverse mining landscape, and Ghana’s first mining (MIM) 2025 Summit will promote the country’s role as a major mineral hub in Africa. The event was held in Accra from 2-4 June 2025, in collaboration with the Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, organized by Ashanti Green Initiative and organized by Ashanti Green Initiative. His son Oheneba Nana Kwaku Duah.
The summit will be held on the theme Sustainable Mining and Local Growth – Utilizing Resources to Realize Global Impact And will focus on strengthening environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance in the industry while promoting the development of the field of manual and small mining (ASGM) in the country.
Please stay tuned for the latest advancements, connect with industry leaders, and have a critical discussion of key issues affecting ASGM and moderate to large S.Cale mining in Ghana. Fix your location at the 2025 Summit via visit https://mininginmotionsummit.com/. For sponsorship opportunities or commissioned participation, please contact us sales@ashantigreenitiative.org.
In January this year, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama launched the establishment of the Ghanakin Commission. As part of its government’s economic revitalization agenda, the initiative will play a key role in formalizing the country’s ASGM sector while ensuring better regulation and support services for the mining industry. Sammy Gyamfi, the communications officer of the National Democratic Congress (also acting managing director of the Mineral Marketing Company), has been appointed to establish and operate the Ghana Gold Council under the supervision of the country’s finance ministry.
Ghana’s ASGM sector is experiencing significant growth as the government implements updates to its mining regulations and regulatory policies to improve investor transparency and incentives. The country’s ASGM mining contributes more than 35% to Ghana’s total production. To support the growth of the industry, Ghana is currently upgrading its transportation and energy infrastructure to ensure a robust environment for sustainable growth.
In the ESG space, the Ghanaian government will integrate sustainable mining practices and deeper local content by 2025. The new plan includes plans to reduce environmental impacts, promote circular economy principles and strengthen local communities and businesses’ participation in the mining value chain.
Therefore, the main objectives of MIM 2025 will prioritize the formal ASGM industry to improve transparency and economic integration, and to address human rights issues within the industry and to safeguard the welfare of miners. The summit will also investigate opportunities in the downstream of ASGM gold by bringing ASGM gold into the global financial system, promoting sustainable practices through ESG compliance, improving opportunities in the downstream of ASGM gold by enhancing the community’s capabilities and demonstrating innovation and investment opportunities.
As the backbone of the country’s economy, gold contributes about 90% to Ghana’s total mineral production. Ghana is also a major producer of diamonds; it has an estimated reserve of 900 million tons of bauxite; and it has a large amount of manganese, iron ore, copper, chromite, nickel and limestone. The country’s wide range of mineral potential also includes expanding focus on key minerals. Therefore, the country positioned itself as a border destination for investors seeking diversified opportunities.
The government positioned the ASGM sector as the cornerstone of its green industrialization efforts, making 2025 a key year for investment opportunities in the small-scale and handicraft mining sector in Ghana. In line with these goals, MIM 2025 aims to leverage Ghana’s huge mining potential to foster international partnerships and promote a sustainable, inclusive and innovative mining market in the country.
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About the Ashanti Green Initiative:
The Ashanti Green Initiative is a foundation dedicated to promoting environmental restoration, advocating climate-related issues, and promoting community development in Ghana and elsewhere. With a commitment to sustainability, the Foundation has undertaken projects aimed at restoring degraded land, restoring water bodies and promoting responsible natural resource management. The initiative also advocates for regenerative practices in mining, agriculture and energy, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change while encouraging local communities through education, capacity building and economic empowerment programs. The Ashanti Green Initiative was led by Nana Kwaku Duah, son of King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of the Ashanti Kingdom. Under his leadership, the Foundation has adopted forward-looking approaches and innovative solutions to build influential partnerships with local and international stakeholders to drive meaningful change.
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