Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor attended the biggest mining conference in Africa, Investing in African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, South Africa, where policymakers, investors, and captains of industry met to deliberate on critical issues affecting the mining industry and attract investments.
At the main plenary session, Mr. Jinapor joined the Minister for Mines and Mineral Development of Zambia, Hon. Paul Chanda Kabuswe, the Executive Director of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Mark Robinson, and the Founder of Critical Resources, Daniel Litvin, in a panel discussion on the Resource Nationalism Challenge, moderated by the World Bank’s lead mining specialist, Boucacar Bocoum.
It cannot be denied that African countries have not exploited our natural resources intelligently enough. A phenomenon that has made many resource-rich countries in Africa still poor.
He forcefully submitted that the exploitation, management, and utilization of our natural resources must benefit our people.
“But we do so in a way that will not be detrimental to investors. As a peaceful and democratic country, the rule of law is the norm in Ghana and not the exception. Mining companies are our partners in the exploitation of our natural resources, and we must work with them for our mutual benefit” he stressed.
Mr. Abu Jinapor assured us that the Government of President Akufo-Addo is committed to creating the enabling environment for investment, and working to ensure that the true owners of our natural resources, the people of Ghana, benefit from these minerals.
Later in the day, the minister also held a bilateral meeting with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development of Canada and Member of Parliament for Parkdale-High Park, Hon. Arif Virani, MP.
He emphasized that Ghana is committed to working with Canadian investors for the sustainable exploitation of our mineral resources.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
