Ghana must take charge of its mineral resources – Prof. Mike Oquaye

His call echoes a broader debate in Ghana over national ownership of mineral resources, with the Institute of Economic Affairs also advocating greater Ghanaian control and value retention from the sector.

Aaron Mike Oquaye, has called for Ghana to take greater ownership and control of its mineral resources, arguing that the country must move beyond the traditional system of relying on royalties from foreign mining companies.

Oquaye congratulated the organisers of the National Mining Dialogue 2026, describing the initiative as an important platform for examining how Ghana can manage its mineral wealth in the national interest.