The Office of the Chief of Staff has confirmed that Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, will deliver the keynote opening address at the 2025 Mining & Minerals Convention scheduled for August 26–27 at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. Mr. Debrah, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour, is expected to outline the government’s renewed commitment to responsible mining, sustainability, local value retention, and positioning Ghana as Africa’s leading gold hub. His remarks will officially open the two-day event themed “Shaping the Future of Ghana’s Gold Industry.” The Convention is Ghana’s premier gathering for the gold and minerals sector, bringing together senior government officials, regulators, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to align policy, finance, and sustainability across the country’s gold value chain. Other confirmed speakers include: Armah Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources – Ministerial Remarks and Closing Address Martin Kwaku Ayisi, CEO, Minerals Commission – Sector governance and regulatory update Sammy Gyamfi, CEO, Ghana Gold Board – Insights on responsible sourcing and digital transformation Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO, Ghana Chamber of Mines – Industry outlook and private sector collaboration The event will feature keynote speeches, policy dialogues, technical sessions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities designed to attract investment and drive sustainable development in Ghana’s mining sector. Registration is open at miningandmineralsconvention.com. About the Mining & Minerals Convention The Mining & Minerals Convention is Ghana’s leading gold and minerals platform, connecting policymakers, investors, miners, refiners, technologists and sustainability experts to shape policy direction and unlock long-term sector value.