The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has announced a strategic shift toward regional co-investment and the competitive deployment of assets to establish itself as a prominent sovereign wealth investor in the sub-region.
Speaking at the Ghana Day event during the 2026 African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, Mrs. Justina Nelson, revealed that the organization is recalibrating its mandate beyond simple royalty collection. Following a year of significant mineral royalty inflows in 2025, MIIF plans to diversify its portfolio across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments to ensure sustainable, long-term returns for the Republic of Ghana.
Mrs. Nelson emphasized that the fund is now positioning itself to partner with other sovereign wealth and mining-focused growth funds across West Africa, focusing on responsible and transparent resource monetization.
The high-impact Ghana Day platform served to showcase the nation as a stable and forward-looking mining destination amid rising global demand for critical minerals. During the presentation, Mrs. Nelson noted that the fund’s priority remains the creation of long-term value for future generations through collaboration and strong governance.
Supporting this vision, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, His Excellency Benjamin Kofi Quashie, urged international investors to take advantage of Ghana’s reform-driven and predictable economic environment.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, reinforced this by stating that the government is actively strengthening regulatory frameworks to attract ethical and innovative partners.
He underscored a commitment to “win-win” partnerships that benefit investors, local communities, and the national economy through value addition and downstream industrialization.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
