African Minerals Policy Forum Calls for Sovereignty and Fair Returns
The latest in this situation
How it started
What happened
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung spoke at the Africa Minerals Policy Forum in Accra, Ghana, on October 19, 2026. He proposed a unified African minerals policy that respects national sovereignty, protects mining communities, and promotes industrial development across the continent. Koung warned against policies that would force African nations to compromise environmental safeguards or surrender reasonable revenues to attract foreign investment.
Why it matters
The call for a unified policy emphasizing national sovereignty and guaranteed fair returns suggests a potential shift in how mineral wealth is managed across Africa. This emphasis could influence the terms of investment and resource extraction, potentially increasing regulatory scrutiny for foreign resource investors.
Who's involved
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Northern Ashanti Mines operates in Ghana while the Minerals Commission held a briefing in Accra.Sub-event
Ghana hosts a policy forum in Accra to discuss African minerals.1 source
Keep exploring
The entities involved
Related events
- Ghana's business advice was given in Accra.
- Ghana's cabinet approved the country's bid to join the BRICS group following a briefing by an Indian Minister in Accra.
- A government accountability series was held in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, on August 26, 2026.
- Conferences are taking place across the African continent that are actively shaping the agenda of the African Union.
- A forum in Accra aims to expand trade across the agricultural value chain.