NANNING, China — The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has presented a strategic roadmap seeking international partnerships to modernize its mining sector and expand geoscience capabilities, targeting increased collaboration with Chinese and global investors. 
Speaking at the 2026 China-ASEAN Mining Cooperation Conference in Nanning, GGSA Director-General Dr. Prosper Aduah Akaba outlined the nation’s vision to transition beyond raw mineral extraction toward advanced exploration, local processing, and industrial diversification. The Ghanaian delegation was led by Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Sulemana Yusif.To position Ghana as a regional hub for mineral investment and responsible mining, the GGSA identified seven key investment and technical partnership priorities:
- Remote Sensing & Satellite Detection: Deploying satellite platforms for rapid,non-invasive mineral anomaly screening.
- Geological & Structural Mapping: Modernizing national data and mapping underexplored terrains, including the Birimian, Tarkwaian, and Voltaianbasins.
- Regional Geochemical Soil Sampling: Conducting nationwide sampling to construct Ghana’s first comprehensive geochemical atlas.
- Laboratory Modernization: Retooling facilities with advanced analytical systems to achieve ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and reduce reliance on overseas testing.
- Industrial Mineral Diversification: Expanding beyond traditional gold mining into clay, limestone, and construction inputs for local value addition.
- ICT & Field Equipment Retooling: Upgrading GIS platforms, drone survey systems, and digital collection tools.
- Drilling Infrastructure & Core Repository: Acquiring diamond and RC drilling rigs and establishing a modern core repository to preserve historical geological data. Ghanaian officials emphasized that these initiatives aim to facilitate technology transfer, boost small-scale mining efficiency, and establish a data-rich environment for international mining stakeholders.