ghana minister of mines

As of my latest update, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in Ghana oversees the mining sector, including the Mines Department.

Current Minister (as of 2024):
– Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor
Position: Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
Party: New Patriotic Party (NPP)
Appointed: 2021 (reappointed in President Nana Akufo-Addo’s second term)

Key Responsibilities:
– Regulation of mining activities (large-scale, small-scale, and artisanal)
– Enforcement of mining laws (e.g., combating illegal mining/”galamsey”)
– Licensing and permits for mineral exploron/extraction
– Promoting sustainable mining practices

Ghana’s Mining Sector Highlights:
– Major minerals: Gold, bauxite, manganese, diamonds, lithium (new focus).
– Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer (overtaking South Africa in recent years).

For the most up-to-date information, check the official website of Ghana’s [Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources](https://www.mlnr.gov.gh/) or verified news sources like [GhanaWeb](https://www.ghanaweb.com/).

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