– Strengthening Mining Governance in West Africa
– Ghana and Nigeria Implement Mining Reforms
– Driving Sustainable Mining Development
New policy reforms are helping to reshape the mining industries in Ghana and Nigeria, promoting transparency, sustainability, and economic growth. Experts say both countries have introduced regulations to improve governance, enhance environmental protection, and attract responsible investments.In Nigeria, the government has intensified its focus on formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining while enforcing environmental standards.
Similarly, Ghana has implemented reforms to strengthen community engagement, protect natural resources, and ensure fair benefit-sharing from mining operations.The reforms aim to address illegal mining, environmental degradation, and revenue loss while promoting a sustainable approach to mineral resource management. Both countries are positioning the sector as a key driver of economic development, job creation, and poverty reduction.
