Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in Ghana, actively involved in the government's efforts to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey. His recent visit to the Asantehene aimed to garner support for reforms in the mining sector, highlighting the need for action against the key financiers of illegal mining rather than just small-scale miners.
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The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, welcomed delegates to what he described as a 'defining conversation' for the sector.
Reset mining sector with local content - President unveils 5 pillars to transform industry
Ghana· 2026-02-19
Mr Buah warned foreign firms against using Ghanaian fronts to meet local content rules in the mining sector.
Lands minister warns foreign firms against hiding behind Ghanaian namesGhana· 2026-02-18
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources who announced major reforms in the state lands regime.
Govt begins state lands reforms -Prospective owners to make 70% upfront payment of market valueGhana· 2026-02-17Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, outlined the measures the government had put in place to safeguard water bodies.
800-acre galamsey site reclaimed in AshantiGhana· 2026-02-05
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources who is overseeing the review of public lands acquired in the country.
Govt takes over illegally acquired state landsGhana· 2026-01-28
Mr Buah is the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources who announced plans to cancel unfinished sales of public lands.
Government to cancel unfinished public land sales to protect state landsGhana· 2026-01-27
Mr Buah is the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources who announced the tracking of heavy mining machines to curb illegal activity.
1,033 excavators now tracked as government tightens grip on illegal miningGhana· 2026-01-27The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced the declaration of all water bodies and forest reserves as security zones.
Galamsey fight: Water bodies, forest reserves now security zonesGhana· 2025-09-29
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced plans to declare all forest reserves and water bodies as national security zones.
Youth unemployment will hamper galamsey fight — Sam JonahGhana· 2025-09-26
Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, says the President John Mahama led administration was more committed to fighting illegal mining compared to the previous government led by Akufo-Addo.
VIDEO: We've arrested 1400 illegal miners in just 8 months compared to 800 Akufo-Addo arrested in three years — Lands Minister Armah-Kofi BuahGhana· 2025-09-25
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah expressed his profound gratitude to the GoldBod for the donation.
GoldBod donates GH¢5million, 5 pick up vehicles to National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations secretariatGhana· 2025-09-15
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is praised for his pivotal role in resolving a longstanding dispute between Azumah Resources and Engineers & Planners Co. Ltd.
Minister praised for Azumah–E&P breakthrough, reinforcing investor confidenceGhana· 2025-09-06
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the Caretaker Minister of Environment, Science and Technology who initiated the revocation of mining laws.
Govt moves to revoke forest mining lawsGhana· 2025-09-01
The speech was delivered on behalf of the Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.
Ghana begins legal timber export under new EU legal frameworkGhana· 2025-08-19
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah is the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.
Tamale Mourns: Hundreds gather for final rites of late Minister Dr Ibrahim Mohammed MurtalaGhana· 2025-08-12
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is a five-term MP for Ellembelle and former Energy Minister appointed as Acting Minister for Environment.
Ato Forson, Kofi Buah replace Omane Boamah and Murtala as acting Defence and Environment ministers following tragic helicopter crashGhana· 2025-08-07
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that the effective date for the FLEGT licence to be operational in the EU is October 8, 2025.
History beckons Ghana in EU FLEGT Licence: Parliament ratifies 131 timber utilisation contractsGhana· 2025-07-28
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources who announced the resolution of the dispute between Azuma Resources and Engineers and Planners mining companies.
Azuma and E&P mining companies have reached 'very conclusive agreements' in dispute - Lands Minister at press conferenceGhana· 2025-07-24Mr Buah explained that the Blue Water Initiative was launched within the first 120 days of the current administration.
Galamsey: Government to deploy 530 new Blue Water Guards to fight illegal miningGhana· 2025-07-23The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has warned of the possible revocation of 962 small-scale mining licences as part of efforts to combat illegal mining.
Revocation of 962 small-scale mining licences imminent – Says Lands Minister after committee submits reportGhana· 2025-07-21The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has given Azumah Resources Ghana Limited and Engineers & Planners a seven-day ultimatum to resolve their ongoing dispute.
Resolve dispute within 7 days – Lands Minister orders Azumah Resources and Engineers & PlannersGhana· 2025-07-10
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah inaugurated the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat to coordinate Ghana’s fight against illegal mining.
Secretariat inaugurated to coordinate anti-illegal mining operationsGhana· 2025-06-30
The sector Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, must bring various mining leases to the House.
EC Chair to appear before Parliament - Majority LeaderGhana· 2025-06-17
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, signed off the leases last week.
New era for aluminium industry: GIADEC granted 6 mining leasesGhana· 2025-06-12
The ministers of Land and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, was present at the event.
Tree for life initiative takes offGhana· 2025-06-07
Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources who attended the event.
Ghana to end raw gold exports by 2026 in push for refined bullion tradeGhana· 2025-06-04
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, was present at the summit.
No permit, no excavator: Policy in force to strengthen galamsey fight - President Mahama at mining summitGhana· 2025-06-03
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources who ordered the revocation of Akonta Mining's licence.
Coalition demands action against Akonta MineGhana· 2025-05-19
Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah is the MP and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.
See the 13 members on the new Ghana Gold BoardGhana· 2025-05-19
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, set up a technical committee to review all existing small-scale mining licences to ensure that the holders of those leases were operating within the mining laws.
Illegal miners block Birim River - Lives, communities in dangerGhana· 2025-05-15
