The newly elected President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Fred Attakumah, has outlined an ambitious agenda focused on growing mineral production, deepening local content and strengthening environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards across the mining industry. Speaking in an interview after assuming office at the Chamber’s 98th Annual General Meeting in Accra, Attakumah said his administration would focus on three strategic priorities aimed at enhancing the sector’s contribution to Ghana’s economy. According to him, the first priority is expanding the mining industry through increased investment and production. He noted that mining remains Ghana’s most significant contributor to foreign exchange earnings and plays a critical role in supporting economic growth. Mining contributes more than gold, oil and gas and many other sectors combined when it comes to foreign exchange returns. If we are able to grow the sector, everybody benefits,” he said. Attakumah stressed the need ...