--- title: "Mineral Rights Acquisition in Ghana: Local vs. Foreign Company Perspectives" description: Ghana’s mining sector ranked 6th globally in gold production and held the position of Africa’s top producer from 2018 to 2021. The industry significantly contributes to the country’s GDP, attracts foreign investment, and acts as a primary tax source. The transition from state-owned to privatization has reshaped this sector. image: https://insights.afriwise.com/hubfs/Pictures/Skylines/Ghana/GHANA-etornam-ahiator-QRhsaFOAfSo-unsplash.jpg --- [![Afriwise](https://insights.afriwise.com/hubfs/Logos/Afriwise/Afriwise%20logo.svg)](https://afriwise.com/) - [Products](https://afriwise.com/law-products-africa/) - [Countries](https://afriwise.com/countries-covered/) - [About Afriwise](https://afriwise.com/about-afriwise/) - [Contact](https://afriwise.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.afriwise.com/) - [Insights](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog) [Schedule a demo](https://afriwise.com/contact/) [Log in](https://afriwise.com/login/) - [Products](https://afriwise.com/law-products-africa/) - [Countries](https://afriwise.com/countries-covered/) - [Solutions](https://afriwise.com/solutions/) - [About Afriwise](https://afriwise.com/about-afriwise/) - Insights - [Contact](https://afriwise.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.afriwise.com/) [Schedule a demo](https://afriwise.com/contact/) [Log in](https://afriwise.com/login/) # Mineral Rights Acquisition in Ghana: Local vs. Foreign Company Perspectives [Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Mining](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mining) 7/09/2023 [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) Ghana’s mining sector ranked 6th globally in gold production and held the position of Africa’s top producer from 2018 to 2021. The industry significantly contributes to the country’s GDP, attracts foreign investment, and acts as a primary tax source. The transition from state-owned to privatization has reshaped this sector.   This publication, written by Partner Funmi Iyayi and Associate Eugenia Amagyei, delves into mineral rights acquisition in Ghana’s mining sector. It unravels the complexities involved and emphasizes the importance of local and foreign investors.   [**View full publication **](https://www.templars-law.com/app/uploads/2023/08/Acquisition-of-Mineral-Rights-in-Ghana.pdf)     -- Read the original publication at [Templar.](https://www.templars-law.com/app/uploads/2023/08/Acquisition-of-Mineral-Rights-in-Ghana.pdf) ## Related posts [Zambia](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/zambia) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) ## [Government’s Proposed Acquisition of Mining Rights Under the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/governments-proposed-acquisition-of-mining-rights-under-the-minerals-regulation-commission-bill) Various stakeholders in the Zambian mining industry are eager to understand the implications of the draft Minerals Regulation Commission Bill once passed into law. 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