Minerals Fund records GHS5.43 billion in royalties

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has reported its highest mineral royalty inflows since its establishment, recording GHS5.43 billion in 2025. This figure represents a 10.8% increase compared to the GHS4.9 billion collected in 2024.

This growth occurred despite the Ghanaian Cedi strengthening against major international currencies, such as the US dollar. MIIF attributes this performance to stronger enforcement, improved oversight, and new internal control systems. These reforms include changes in line with the Public Procurement Act and the Public Financial Management Act.

MIIF’s Chief Executive Officer, Justina Nelson, made these figures public at an editors' forum in Accra. The forum aimed to explain the amended Minerals Income Investment Fund Act, 2018 (Act 978), now revised by Act 1137. The amendments focus on reinforcing accountability and oversight to help convert mineral royalties into long-term national wealth.

The fund plans to continue its focus on transparency and collaboration with the media. This is to ensure clear communication about Ghana's mineral royalty management. The increased royalty collection signals MIIF's efforts to ensure mineral wealth benefits current and future generations.