Ghana to Ban Raw Mineral Exports by 2030

• Ghana aims to ban exports of raw mineral ores by 2030.
• President John Dramani Mahama announced the plan at a mining conference in Accra.
• The move is part of a broader effort by Africa’s resource-rich countries to increase value from their minerals.
• President Mahama emphasized that investors must understand processing obligations for accessing Ghana’s resources.
• Ghana is Africa’s second-largest gold producer and also exports bauxite and manganese.