MWANZA
Ghana has shared its experience and key strategies behind the successful implementation of local content policies in the mining sector, highlighting strong legislation, stakeholder collaboration, value addition and incentives as critical factors in increasing local participation.
Speaking during the Fifth Local Content Compliance Forum (LCCF 2026) in Mwanza, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Policy, Planning, Mineral Titles and Local Content) at the Minerals Commission of Ghana, Victoria Awuni, said Ghana's success had been driven by the establishment of clear laws, regulations and policies aimed at ensuring greater participation of local businesses in the mining value chain.
Awuni said Ghana had developed policies, including a 2030 policy framework, to ensure that mining operators increasingly contribute to the country's economic development by adding value to minerals before they are exported.
She noted that, although only a few mining companies were currently undertaking mineral processing and value addition, the Government continued to promote initiatives that would encourage more operators to process minerals locally and create greater economic benefits for the country.
She further identified collaboration between the Minerals Commission, the Chamber of Mines and other key stakeholders as another important factor contributing to the effective implementation of local content policies in Ghana.
According to Awuni, stakeholder engagement had played a significant role in the formulation and improvement of policies designed to strengthen local participation and enhance opportunities for local businesses within the mining sector.
She also highlighted incentives provided to mining companies, including selected tax relief measures and incentives related to the importation of goods, as part of efforts to support the growth and competitiveness of the mining industry.
Awuni added that the Chamber of Mines also recognises outstanding performance in local content implementation through annual awards for mining companies that demonstrate excellence in promoting local participation.
The Fifth Local Content Compliance Forum, being held in Mwanza, brings together key stakeholders in Tanzania's mining sector to exchange experiences, share best practices and explore strategies for strengthening the participation of Tanzanians in the mining value chain.
The forum provides an important platform for stakeholders to learn from experiences such as Ghana's and identify practical approaches that can further enhance local content implementation, promote value addition and increase the contribution of the mining sector to national economic development.








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