The Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has undertaken a working visit to the headquarters of the Minerals Commission in Accra to assess the institution’s operations, infrastructure and regulatory systems within Ghana’s mining sector.
The delegation, led by Collins Dauda, said the engagement was intended to deepen Parliament’s understanding of the country’s evolving mining regulatory framework and operational landscape.
The meeting was chaired by Victoria Awuni, who briefed the committee on the Commission’s strategic priorities and ongoing reforms.
Key areas discussed included the digitisation of mineral title administration, improvements in licensing processes, reforms in the small-scale mining sector and the enforcement of local content regulations.
Madam Awuni reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to the sustainable management of Ghana’s mineral resources while highlighting ongoing efforts to modernise regulatory systems and strengthen compliance monitoring.
Oversight and Operational Challenges
Hon. Dauda said the visit provided committee members with valuable firsthand insight into the Commission’s facilities and regulatory workflows.
He noted that such engagements were important in helping Parliament effectively supervise institutions operating within the natural resources sector.
Discussions also focused on operational challenges facing the Commission, particularly resource constraints and efforts to combat illegal mining activities across the country.
Committee members were additionally taken on a guided tour of technical facilities to evaluate the institution’s readiness to meet modern, data-driven regulatory demands.
Representatives from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat and the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme also participated in the engagement and presented updates on their ongoing initiatives.
The visit concluded with both parties reaffirming their commitment to closer collaboration aimed at strengthening Ghana’s legislative and regulatory framework while safeguarding national interests within the extractive sector.
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