Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has commended Zijin Golden Ridge Limited for its strong performance in Ghana.
He described the company as an emerging giant poised to leave a lasting footprint on the country’s mining sector and across Africa.
Speaking at Zijin Golden Ridge Limited’s End-of-Year Appreciation and Partnership Reception in Accra, the Minister expressed the government’s confidence in the company’s operations barely eight months after it commenced activities in Ghana.
He said “We are very excited to be part of this important journey of seeing Zijin’s entry into Africa through Ghana.
“After just eight months in Ghana, we have already seen the signs of a giant that will leave a long-term footprint not only in Ghana but in Africa. The examples we have seen in Zijin’s performance and excellence are what we believe will help lead the way for mining in Ghana.”
Mr Buah assured the company of continued support and cooperation of the Government of Ghana as it expanded its operations and deepened its investment in the country.
The End-of-Year Reception brought together key government officials and industry leaders, including Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr Samuel Amadu Basintale, the Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mr Simon Madjie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and Mr Tang Hong, the Chairman of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies.
Mr Leon Zhang, the Chief Executive Officer of Zijin Golden Ridge Limited, reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to Ghana and its intention to build high-quality, responsible mining projects in close partnership with government and local stakeholders.
“Looking ahead, we seek to create more opportunities for deeper resource cooperation in Ghana,” Mr Zhang said.
He said “We will work hand in hand with the Government of Ghana and our partners to ensure the development of high-quality mining projects that deliver mutual benefit and shared value.”
He emphasised that Zijin Mining Group’s global success had been built on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, principles the company was committed to advancing in Ghana.
“Zijin has long adhered to an open and collaborative approach. We are committed to deeper cooperation in areas such as resource development, technological innovation, green mining, and social responsibility, with the aim of achieving win-win outcomes,” he noted.
Mr Zhang further acknowledged Ghana’s strategic importance in Africa’s mining landscape, describing the country as a natural partner for Zijin’s expansion on the continent.
Zijin attached great importance to Ghana’s mining industry and fully recognised Ghana’s unique role as a traditional mining powerhouse.
He said as Africa’s largest gold producer, with strong governance systems and a well-developed mining foundation, Ghana played a pivotal role in shaping mining across West Africa and the continent as a whole.
The high-level reception served as both an appreciation of partnerships built in 2025 and a platform to reinforce Zijin Golden Ridge Limited’s ambition to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s mining sector through operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and long-term socio-economic development.
