Why Ghana’s geology conference could shape Africa’s next mining boom

That was the central message from leading earth scientists gathered in Accra for the International Association for Structural Geology and Tectonics (IASGT) conference, Department of Earth Science-University of Ghana, The Centre for exploration targeting-University of Western Australia and Agate Project, Australia where researchers from across the world urged African governments to invest more aggressively in geological research, scientific training and modern exploration technologies.

Mark Jessell of the University of Western Australia, who explained why structural geology remains fundamental to mineral exploration and geological research.

Better geological knowledge, they say, can improve mineral exploration, reduce mining risks, strengthen environmental management and position Ghana as a regional centre for geoscience research at a time when demand for critical minerals is reshaping the global economy.