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Part of situation: Ghana Economic Policy and the Accra Reset Program (2 clusters)

Ghana to ban raw mineral exports by 2030 to drive industrialization

Ghana mineral policy John Dramani Mahama resource industrialization raw mineral export ban Accra Reset

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a strategic policy to phase out the export of unprocessed mineral resources from Ghana by 2030. The initiative, part of the ‘Accra Reset’ program, aims to transition the nation from a raw material exporter to an industrial hub by mandating local refining and processing of resources such as bauxite, manganese, iron ore, lithium, and diamonds.

The government intends to implement this transition through new legislation that requires investors to integrate value-addition activities into their mining projects. Key industrial priorities include developing domestic aluminum refining, modernizing VALCO, and expanding the steel and semi-finished product sectors. This shift is designed to create jobs, increase national revenue, and ensure greater economic sovereignty.

To support this industrial pivot, the government has committed to improving infrastructure, energy supply, and technical training. President Mahama has also called for increased coordination among African nations to harmonize mineral policies and build regional value chains, ensuring the continent exports higher-value processed goods rather than just raw materials.

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Accra · Ed Miliband · Ethiopia · Financial Times · Financial Times Africa Summit · Ghana · Ghana Investment Promotion Authority · John Dramani Mahama · Simon Madjie · Tana High-Level Forum · United Kingdom · VALCO

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The mining sector represents approximately 14% of Ghana's GDP. sahelmatin.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The policy targets bauxite, manganese, iron ore, lithium, and diamonds. sahelmatin.com · www.socialnews.xyz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is encouraging local firms to expand into African markets. ghanaguardian.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana is implementing the UK–Ghana Growth Partnership for 2026 to 2028. norvanreports.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana has already banned the export of iron scrap and non-ferrous metals. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Investors are urging Ghana to return to international capital markets.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Ghana aims to end the export of unprocessed minerals by 2030. www.aujourd8.net · sahelmatin.com · www.socialnews.xyz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana maintains a non-aligned foreign policy. www.pulse.com.gh
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The UK-Ghana Growth Partnership covers the period from 2026 to 2028. norvanreports.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ghana-UK Investment Summit resulted in commitments worth up to £215 million. norvanreports.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana is pursuing a non-aligned foreign policy. www.pulse.com.gh
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Ghana plans to end the export of unprocessed minerals by 2030. www.aujourd8.net · sahelmatin.com · www.socialnews.xyz

Sources

Le Ghana veut extraire et transformer ses minerais sur place : L’effet Burkina , qui sera le prochain « domino » ? - Aujourd'hui au Faso [www.aujourd8.net]
Mahama and UK Foreign Secretary Talks Seek to Turn Historic Ties into Economic Value [norvanreports.com]
Ghana : vers la fin des exportations de minerais bruts d’ici à 2030 [sahelmatin.com]
Mahama arrives in London to address FT Africa Summit 2026 [www.adomonline.com]
Ghana’s Mineral Processing Plan: Mahama Sets 2030 Deadline For Raw Ore Exports [www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk]
GIPA urges Ghanaian firms to expand abroad as AfCFTA competition grows [ghanaguardian.com]
Strengthening Ghana-UK Ties: Christian Rogg Meets on Trade, Gender Equity and Youth Skills [www.ghanamma.com]
‘We are friends to all and enemies to none’ – Mahama courts global investors [www.pulse.com.gh]
Ghana to end raw mineral exports by 2030 as President Mahama unveils comprehensive value-addition strategy [www.socialnews.xyz]
Gov't targets textiles, agribusiness and auto components in investment push [www.myjoyonline.com]