President John Dramani Mahama wants Ghana to stop selling raw minerals to other countries. He spoke Monday at the Global Mining Summit and said Ghana should refine gold and make batteries instead. The President thinks foreign companies take most profits from Ghana's mining work. Ordinary citizens see little benefit from the country's mineral wealth. Ghana produces more gold than any African nation but people remain poor.
Mahama plans to connect mining with factories and schools across Ghana. He wants research centers to train workers for new mining jobs. The government will help Ghanaians buy shares through the stock exchange. Ghana Gold Board made 2.7 billion dollars from exports last year. Officials will track all gold sales to make sure companies follow environmental rules.
The President promised clear laws to attract investors for lithium mining. Ghana has lithium deposits that companies can turn into battery parts. New regulations will help technology companies move operations to Ghana. African countries should work together on mineral projects. Guinea has bauxite and Congo has cobalt for possible partnerships.
Mahama plans to connect mining with factories and schools across Ghana. He wants research centers to train workers for new mining jobs. The government will help Ghanaians buy shares through the stock exchange. Ghana Gold Board made 2.7 billion dollars from exports last year. Officials will track all gold sales to make sure companies follow environmental rules.
The President promised clear laws to attract investors for lithium mining. Ghana has lithium deposits that companies can turn into battery parts. New regulations will help technology companies move operations to Ghana. African countries should work together on mineral projects. Guinea has bauxite and Congo has cobalt for possible partnerships.
