Ghana Seeks Deeper Chinese Investment in Mining and Mineral Processing
Ghana’s mining sector contributed 9.98% to GDP in 2025 and produced a record 5.94 million ounces of gold, ranking sixth worldwide and first in Africa.
In Brief
- •Ghana’s mining sector contributed 9.98% to GDP in 2025 and produced a record 5.94 million ounces of gold, ranking sixth worldwide and first in Africa.
- •Deputy Minister Sulemana Yusif met Guangxi Vice‑Chairperson Sui Guohua in Nanning to discuss investment in mineral exploration, processing, technology transfer and local value addition.
- •Ghana highlighted its deposits of gold, bauxite, iron ore, graphite, lithium and manganese as key opportunities for Chinese partners.
- •The meeting was part of the China‑ASEAN (Guangxi) Mining Cooperation Conference, aiming to translate shared interests into practical investment and technical partnerships.
- •Ghana emphasized environmental protection, skills development and increased domestic participation across the mining value chain.
Why It Matters
The partnership seeks to shift Ghana from a commodity exporter to a value‑adding producer, potentially creating jobs, boosting technology transfer and keeping a larger share of mining revenues domestically. Strengthening ties with China could also diversify Ghana’s investment base and enhance its position in the global mining supply chain.
Key Details
- Mining GDP Share 2025
- 9.98%
- Gold Production 2025
- 5.94 million ounces
- Gold Rank Worldwide
- 6th
- Gold Rank Africa
- 1st
- Meeting Location
- Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Delegation Leader
- Deputy Minister Sulemana Yusif
Context & Background
Ghana’s mining sector has long been a cornerstone of its economy, with gold and other minerals driving export earnings. Recent efforts aim to capture more value domestically through processing and technology transfer.
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