Ghana, Tanzania deepen ties on mining regulatory governance

The Minerals Commission of Ghana on January 19, 2026, received a high-level technical delegation from the Tanzania Mining Commission as part of a week-long bilateral exchange programme aimed at strengthening cooperation and mutual learning in mining sector governance.

The delegation was formally welcomed at the Commission’s headquarters by the Chief Executive Officer, Isaac Tandoh, together with members of the Commission’s executive management.

In his remarks, Mr. Tandoh highlighted the importance of peer-to-peer learning among African countries, noting that such engagements are critical to improving regulatory efficiency and promoting best practices across the continent. He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to transparent, efficient and sustainable management of mineral resources, with a strong emphasis on local content development and community participation.

“Our sector reforms are focused on maximising in-country value, ensuring environmental stewardship and promoting responsible mining,” he said.

Mr. Tandoh also outlined the core mandate of the Minerals Commission, stressing the role of technology in strengthening regulatory oversight. He pointed to the strategic use of digital systems to enhance licensing transparency, compliance monitoring and overall sector governance.

The Tanzanian delegation, led by Dr. Theresia C. Numbi, Chairperson of Tanzania’s Local Content Committee, engaged in detailed technical sessions led by various departments of the Commission. Discussions focused on Ghana’s legal and regulatory framework, approaches to effective implementation of local content and local participation policies, the digitised Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS), and initiatives aimed at formalising the artisanal and small-scale mining sub-sector.

Running from January 19 to 23, 2026, the programme will also include mine site visits and additional engagements with key institutions beyond Accra.

Both Ghana and Tanzania expressed confidence that the exchange will strengthen bilateral ties and advance shared goals in local content regulation, compliance and sustainable mining governance in Africa.

Also present at the meeting were Madam Victoria Awuni, Deputy CEO in charge of Policy Planning, Mineral Titles and Local Content, and Mr. Maxwell Klu, Deputy CEO responsible for Small-Scale Mining and Industrial Minerals.