President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to deepening Ghana’s economic ties with China, describing the Asian giant as a vital partner in the country’s green industrialisation and electric vehicle (EV) mineral value chain.
President Mahama said Ghana was positioning itself as a strategic hub for renewable energy and mineral processing in West Africa.
“We see vast potential in critical minerals and electric vehicle value chains. With abundant resources of lithium, bauxite, manganese, and graphite, Ghana is poised to partner with Chinese investors in responsible mining and local processing to drive the global clean energy transition,” he stated while addressing investors at the Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing on October 14, 2025.
He explained that the partnership would strengthen Ghana’s industrial base while tapping into China’s expertise in renewable energy, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing.
Citing past collaborations, the president said Chinese investments recorded by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre between 2013 and 2024 totalled nearly $4 billion across more than 400 projects, which have created thousands of jobs for Ghanaian youth.
“Through the Belt and Road Initiative and the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, Chinese partnership has strengthened Ghana’s infrastructure in energy and industry,” he noted, adding that the cooperation has promoted industrialisation, technology transfer, and skills development.
President Mahama assured investors that Ghana remains one of the safest destinations for long-term capital on the continent, emphasising that over 30 years of democratic stability continue to anchor investor confidence in the country.
