The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel A.

Jinapor, MP, has called for bold tax reforms to boost exploration, solidify Ghana's position as Africa's top gold producer, and foster sustainable growth in the sector.

Speaking at the 10th Ghana Mining Industry Awards on Friday Mr Jinapor extolled the outstanding relationship between him and the past three Presi­dents of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, as well as its CEOs, and emphasised the importance of strong collaboration between the government and institu­tions to ensure the realisation of the full benefits of the country's extractive resources. • Mr Samuel A.

Jinapor (third from left) receiving an award "We have worked together, closely and in good faith, not only to overtake South Africa as the leading producer of gold on the continent, but we have con­sistently increased production, reaching some four million ounces last year.