The Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has said the gold sector in 2024 contributed GHC88.1 billion to the country’s GDP, noting gold exports reached a record $11.2 billion in August 2025.
She said the achievements reflect the growing investor confidence in Ghana’s economy.
The Vice President, was speaking at the official inauguration of the Newmont Ahafo North Mine on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
“Ghana, our beloved country, cannot be separated from gold. It has shaped our history, sustained our communities, and strengthened our economy. Today, Ghana proudly stands as Africa’s number one gold producer and the sixth largest in the world, a reflection of confidence in our economy, governance, and national potential.”
The Vice President noted that with an investment exceeding one billion U.S. dollars, the Ahafo North demonstrates that Ghana offers the stability and capacity to attract global investment.
Professor Jane Naana Opoku -Agyemang stressed the need for collaboration for sustainable growth.
“The success of the Ahafo North project reflects what we can achieve when government, business, and communities work hand in hand for sustainable growth. Our collective responsibility is to protect and sustain such investments, ensuring that both local communities and investors benefit from them,” she added.
Highlighting efforts to ensure that mining benefits all Ghanaians, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said, “we have established the Ghana GoldBod and are reviewing the Minerals and Mining Acts to strengthen local participation and enhance transparency for the greater benefit of our people.”
She hopes the Ahafo Mine would not only yield gold, but also hope, prosperity, and progress for the people of Ahafo and for Ghana as a whole.
