Minerals Commission CEO calls for prosecution of Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has called for the strict enforcement of Ghana’s mining laws against Chinese nationals and companies involved in illegal mining, saying foreign investors must be held accountable regardless of their nationality. Speaking at the China-Ghana Mining Cooperation Conference 2026, Mr Tandoh said Ghana’s mining regulations applied equally to all operators and that no foreign national or investor should be shielded from sanctions for breaking the law. He said a proposed framework agreement between Ghana and China was expected to strengthen cooperation in enforcing mining regulations and prosecuting Chinese nationals found engaging in illegal activities.