Ghana to Halt Unprocessed Ore Exports by 2030, Boost Local Processing and Job Creation

Published: Feb 28, 2026 17:20

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Ghanaian President Mahama announced that Ghana plans to cease exporting unprocessed ore by 2030. The President stated that this move aims to support local processing enterprises, enabling them to lead the government's flagship industrial development and job creation initiatives. On February 13, 2026, President Mahama delivered a speech in Addis Ababa, emphasizing the importance of halting the export of unprocessed resources. He advocated for enhancing the capacity of local processing enterprises to increase production and strengthen the value chain. "I declare that by 2030, Ghana will no longer export any ore. We will no longer ship unprocessed ores such as manganese ore, bauxite, or iron ore out of Ghana. All these ores must be processed locally.

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