Ghana, China deepen cooperation on galamsey and mining sector

Mr Sun said China was prepared to deepen technical support for Ghana’s geological sector, including mapping, technological innovation and assessment of critical mineral resources.

Ghana and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against illegal mining, geological exploration and responsible investment as both countries seek to address challenges within Ghana’s mining sector.

The agreement was reached at a high-level meeting between Ghana’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and China’s Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Sun Shuxian, on the sidelines of the 2026 China Mining Conference in Tianjin.