Ghana’s Minerals Commission engages World Bank on mining governance reforms

The Minerals Commission has hosted a high-level delegation from the World Bank for strategic discussions aimed at strengthening Ghana’s mining governance framework, land administration systems and institutional collaboration within the extractive sector. The engagement focused on Ghana’s progress in developing a modern, transparent and technology-driven mining regulatory system to promote sustainable investment and responsible resource …

The Minerals Commission has hosted a high-level delegation from the World Bank for strategic discussions aimed at strengthening Ghana’s mining governance framework, land administration systems and institutional collaboration within the extractive sector.

The engagement focused on Ghana’s progress in developing a modern, transparent and technology-driven mining regulatory system to promote sustainable investment and responsible resource management.

Discussions centred on the country’s mining registration and licensing processes, which are being reformed to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability across the sector.

The two parties also explored existing and potential areas of collaboration, particularly in institutional strengthening, digital transformation and sustainable mining governance.

Special attention was given to initiatives such as rCOMSDEP and NAIMOS, which support responsible small-scale mining, community development and sector compliance.

A major highlight of the discussions was the Minerals Commission’s implementation of the Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS), aimed at fully automating mineral rights administration and licensing processes in Ghana.

The meeting also reviewed plans for an integrated “One-stop-shop” framework involving the Environmental Protection Authority, Water Resources Commission and Forestry Commission to improve inter-agency coordination and reduce processing timelines for investors.

The Minerals Commission said it remains committed to using innovation, partnerships and institutional reforms to position Ghana as a leading destination for responsible and sustainable mining investment in Africa.