Ghana’s Ashanti Green Initiative has entered a strategic partnership with African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 to accelerate mineral industrialization and position Ghana as a leader in sustainable mining across Africa. Spearheaded by Prince Oheneba Nana Kwaku Duah of the Ashanti Kingdom, the initiative aims to modernize and formalize Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, particularly in gold production. As Africa’s largest gold producer and the sixth largest globally, Ghana is leveraging this collaboration to attract investment, promote responsible mining practices, and showcase its commitment to environmental stewardship and economic transformation.
The partnership will see the Ashanti Green Initiative actively participate in AMW 2025 through high-level panels, networking forums, and project exhibitions designed to connect Ghanaian stakeholders with global mining leaders. This engagement is expected to highlight Ghana’s innovative approaches to ASM reform, including the integration of technology, community development, and compliance with international standards. One of the initiative’s flagship platforms, the Mining in Motion Summit, has already demonstrated its influence by convening over 600 participants, including dignitaries such as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and former President John Dramani Mahama, to discuss the future of mining in Ghana.
Ghana’s presence at AMW 2025 will be further reinforced by key government officials like Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah and leading mining companies such as Gold Fields and Typhoon Greenfield Development. The latter stands out as Ghana’s first LBMA-compliant small-scale mining firm, setting a precedent for ethical and transparent gold production. Through this partnership, the Ashanti Green Initiative seeks to elevate Ghana’s mining sector from a largely informal economy to a structured, globally competitive industry that prioritizes sustainability, community welfare, and long-term value creation.
This collaboration reflects a broader vision for mineral industrialization that goes beyond extraction. It emphasizes beneficiation, local processing, and the creation of value chains that benefit Ghanaian communities and the national economy. By aligning traditional leadership, government policy, and private sector innovation, the Ashanti Green Initiative is redefining what mining can mean for Africa, transforming it from a source of raw materials into a driver of inclusive growth and environmental responsibility.