Ghana’s mineral diversification agenda is gaining strong momentum as global attention turns toward the country’s growing involvement in lithium and industrial salt production. This shift is being powered by the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), which has intensified its strategic investments in these minerals that are becoming increasingly vital to the global clean-energy transition. With lithium emerging as the backbone of electric-vehicle batteries and energy storage systems, Ghana’s confirmed deposits at Ewoyaa position the country as a rising player in West Africa’s green-mineral space.
MIIF’s investment strategy is focused not only on extraction but also on ensuring that Ghana benefits from midstream processing and value-added manufacturing. This aligns with global trends where countries are moving to diversify battery supply chains away from traditional mining hubs. As the demand for electric vehicles continues to climb, Ghana’s early involvement in the lithium economy places it at a competitive advantage
Industrial Salt, An Overlooked Strategic Asset
The country’s potential is equally strong in industrial salt, an essential resource for pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, petrochemical industries, and future energy technologies. The Ada Songor basin remains one of the largest and most productive salt enclaves in the region, providing Ghana with a strategic edge as global industrial production expands. With companies across multiple continents seeking stable and transparent supply sources, Ghana’s regulatory environment and improved investment climate are attracting renewed attention.
As these developments gain traction, Ghana stands a real chance of becoming a strategic hub for the global clean-energy economy. The growth of the lithium and salt industries could stimulate local manufacturing, create high-quality jobs, boost exports, and strengthen the country’s integration into international supply chains. With sustained investment and effective policy implementation, Ghana’s emerging mineral strategy could anchor a new chapter of industrial and economic transformation.
By Abraham Nakpana
