Ghana’s Minister for Lands, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and Egypt’s Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi, have launched a new strategic partnership aimed at promoting sustainable mining across the continent.
At the Africa Down Under conference in Perth, Australia, the two ministers met on the sidelines of the event to discuss collaborations between the two nations, taking a significant step towards a unified African leadership in the mineral sector.
The partnership will focus on exchanging technical knowledge, operational expertise, and policy strategies to improve mineral governance.
In Egypt’s first-ever address at the conference, Eng. Badawi highlighted the country’s rich deposits of tantalite, phosphate, and gold, positioning Egypt as an emerging hub for mining investment.
Meanwhile, Mr Buah emphasized Ghana’s legacy in mining and called for a transformative approach centered on value addition, community engagement, and empowerment.
“We’re not just here to talk about minerals we’re here to shape a future built on shared prosperity and sustainable development,” Buah said, setting the tone for a collaborative dialogue with his Egyptian counterpart.
Their meeting also drew on the historical bond between Ghana and Egypt, underscored by Buah’s connection to Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and his marriage to Egyptian-born Fathia Nkrumah. Buah described the encounter as a “reunion of brothers” and a reaffirmation of Pan-African unity.
Mr Buah also extended an invitation to Eng. Badawi to visit Ghana for further discussions, which the Egyptian minister graciously accepted.
He asserted that Minister Buah’s vision and hospitality have left a lasting impression.
Adding that, “I return to Egypt committed to fostering stronger investment ties and collaborative ventures in Ghana’s dynamic mining sector.”
This emerging Ghana-Egypt corridor presents a powerful opportunity for international investors: a partnership between resource-rich nations actively working together to build a more resilient, equitable, and profitable mining landscape across Africa.
Author: Jasmine Adjei
Development journalist
