Minerals and mining industry stakeholders will gather in Accra this month for the maiden edition of the Mining and Minerals Convention, a forum intended to shape discussions around the local minerals and mining industry.

The two-day convention is Ghana’s flagship gathering for the gold and minerals sector, and is expected to bring together top government leaders, regulators, industry captains, investors and innovators to align policy, finance and sustainability in Ghana’s gold value chain.

The Mining and Minerals Convention is Ghana’s leading gold and minerals platform connecting policymakers, investors, miners, refiners, technologists and sustainability experts to shape policy direction and unlock long-term sector value.

Keynote speaker

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, will deliver the keynote address at the Mining and Minerals Convention 2025, scheduled for August 26–27, 2025, as he leads top government officials to the event.

As special guest of honour, the Chief of Staff will set the tone for the convention, which will be held on the theme: “Shaping the Future of Ghana’s Gold Industry”.

He is expected to reaffirm the government’s commitment to responsible mining, sustainability, local value retention and positioning Ghana as Africa’s trusted gold hub.

Other distinguished speakers confirmed for the convention include the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who will deliver ministerial remarks and the closing address.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Commission, Martin Kwaku Ayisi, will share regulatory updates and sector governance direction; the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, will highlight strategies for responsible sourcing and digital gold transformation; while the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, will present industry insights and private sector collaboration priorities.

The Mining and Minerals Convention will also feature presidential and ministerial addresses, keynote presentations, policy sessions, technical panels, exhibitions and curated networking designed to drive investment, innovation and sustainable growth in Ghana’s gold and minerals industry.  

Organisers have worked out a registration system for delegates attending the event via miningandmineralsconvention.com.