Ghana Mining Sector Needs Transparency: Chamber of Mines CEO's Urgent Call

Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO Calls for PRMA-Style Mining Revenue Framework Accra, Ghana – June 14, 2025 – Dr. Ken Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has urged the Ghanaian government to adopt a Public Revenue Management Act (PRMA)-style framework for the mining industry. This, he argues, is crucial for ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective use of mineral revenues. "As we have done with petroleum, where we have the Petroleum Revenue Management Act currently in place, we also want to ensure that for gold and other minerals, there is a similar level of transparency," Ashigbey stated in a recent interview. Ashigbey highlighted the example of the United Arab Emirates, which successfully diversified its economy using oil revenues. He believes a similar approach could benefit Ghana, ensuring sustainable income generation and avoiding the pitfalls of resource mismanagement. The Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO's call for greater transparency and accountability in the mining sector resonates with concerns about revenue management in resource-rich nations. His proposal to adopt a PRMA-style framework offers a potential solution to ensure that Ghana's mineral wealth benefits its citizens.