MIIF to build on 2025 gains in 2026 – CEO

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) will seek to build on gains made last year and strengthen its position as a world-class sovereign wealth fund in 2026, its chief executive said in a New Year message.

Mrs. Justina Nelson, the chief executive of MIIF, said management would work with stakeholders to consolidate institutional reforms and sustain strong performance to secure value for present and future generations.

“Last year marked a defining phase in our transformational journey, delivering strong institutional reforms aligned with the standards of a world-class sovereign wealth fund. In 2026, together with our stakeholders, we will build on the successes of 2025; strong financial performance, robust internal systems, sound compliance and risk management, and strategic investments that secure value for both present and future generations. Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year,” Mrs. Nelson said in the message, posted on the fund’s social media platforms.

Her comments follow what MIIF described as a successful year marked by institutional reforms and improved royalty receipts. Ghana’s mineral revenue outlook showed strong momentum in 2025, with royalty payments rising across major mining segments in the first three quarters, reflecting improved compliance, higher output in key minerals and sustained investor confidence.

Large-scale gold mining remained the biggest contributor, with royalties reaching US$291.87 million by the end of September 2025, up 40.18 percent from US$208.20 million a year earlier.

Mid-tier gold mining also posted strong growth, with royalties increasing to GH? 59.44 million between January and September 2025 from GH?40.61 million over the same period in 2024, a 46.38 percent rise.

Manganese recorded the sharpest increase, with royalty inflows surging 170 percent to US$12.75 million in 2025 from US$4.72 million in 2024, driven by higher production and stronger compliance.

The quarry industry added to the gains, with royalties rising 13.12 percent to 13.15 million cedis, while sand mining royalties climbed 21.48 percent to GH?433,406.41 over the period.

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