Ghana announced the participation of the country’s Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed at the Mining in Motion Summit.
The Mining in Motion 2025 Summit, scheduled for June 2-4 in Accra, in partnership with Ashanti Green Initiative, the World Bank and the World Gold Council will spotlight on Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector.
Under the theme, Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Impact, the Summit aims to promote responsible and innovative ASM practices, policy reforms and international collaboration in Ghana.
As Africa’s largest gold producer and a country with diverse mineral resources, Ghana has become a model for sustainable ASM development, driving economic growth and improving the livelihoods of local communities.
Hon. Muhammed’s involvement underscores the government’s commitment to environmentally responsible mining, technological innovation and scientific advancement in the extractive sector.
As the head of the ministry leading innovation and sustainability, Hon. Muhammed is making initiatives aligned to mining operations with national development goals and environmental stewardship.
His efforts include forging partnerships with global public and private stakeholders to implement science-based solutions and sustainable practices.
In April 2025, the Minister met with Park Kyongsig, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ghana, to explore bilateral cooperation on climate change and environmental protection.
Their discussions centered on leveraging Korean expertise to restore water bodies impacted by illegal mining and address the root causes of environmental degradation.
In February 2025, Hon. Muhammed reiterated the government’s commitment to leveraging local innovation as a driver of economic growth, particularly within key industries like mining, which continues to play a vital role in Ghana’s economy. Gold exports reached $11.6 billion in 2024, accounting for 57% of the country’s total export revenue, highlighting the sector’s significance in national development.
In line with modernization efforts, the government, through the Minerals Commission of Ghana (apo-opa.co/3H8AM0P), is equipping the next generation of workers with skills in emerging technologies such as drones, which are being deployed to support automation and improve sector monitoring.
Under the World Bank-funded Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project, the country is actively addressing land degradation and promoting sustainable practices among artisanal and small-scale miners, ensuring mining sector contribution to economic growth and long-term environmental and social sustainability.
At Mining in Motion, Hon. Muhammed will engage with key stakeholders from the mining industry, academia and civil society to exchange insights on policy, innovation and the future of mineral resource governance in Ghana.