MIIF Records GH¢7.82 bn in Mineral Royalties for First Nine Months of 2026
MIIF collected GH¢7.82 bn in mineral royalties from January to September 2026, a 106 % rise over the same period in 2025.
In Brief
- •MIIF collected GH¢7.82 bn in mineral royalties from January to September 2026, a 106 % rise over the same period in 2025.
- •Gold mining remains the dominant source of royalties, while bulk commodities such as manganese and bauxite also contributed to the surge.
- •The fund aims to reach GH¢9 bn in royalties by the end of 2026, leveraging digital tracking and coordination with the Ghana Revenue Authority.
Why It Matters
The sharp increase in mineral royalties demonstrates Ghana’s growing capacity to capture value from its natural resources, strengthening the country’s sovereign wealth fund and reducing reliance on commodity price volatility. By channeling these revenues into strategic investments—such as domestic gold refining and lithium processing—MIIF seeks to transform Ghana from a raw material exporter into a value‑added producer, potentially boosting long‑term economic resilience and job creation.
Key Details
- Total Mineral Royalties (Jan‑Sep 2026)
- GH¢7.82 bn
- Year‑over‑Year Increase
- 106 %
- Target for 2026
- GH¢9 bn
- Gold Contribution
- Majority of royalties
- Act Establishing MIIF
- Act 978
- Previous Period (Jan‑Sep 2025)
- GH¢3.79 bn
Context & Background
The Minerals Income Investment Fund was created under Act 978 to manage Ghana’s mineral income, shifting revenues from the national consolidated fund to a dedicated sovereign wealth vehicle that can invest in high‑yield mining projects and support domestic industrialization.
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