The Ghana Chamber of Mines has elected Ing. Frederick Attakumah, Executive Vice President and Country Director of Asante Gold Corporation, as its new President at the Chamber’s 98th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Ing. Attakumah succeeds Mr. Michael Edem Akafia, Vice President for External Affairs at Gold Fields, who completed his two-year tenure after steering the Chamber through a period marked by significant industry developments and policy engagements.
The AGM also ushered in a new leadership team for the Chamber. Angela D. Attieh, Chief Executive
of Nguvu Holdings and the Chamber’s former Second Vice President, was elevated to the position of
First Vice President, while Danquah Addo-Yobo, Country Manager of Newmont Ghana, was elected
Second Vice President.
In his inaugural address, Ing. Attakumah expressed gratitude to members of the Chamber for the
confidence reposed in him and pledged to lead with humility, collaboration, and a commitment to
advancing the interests of Ghana’s mining industry.
“I stand before you today with a deep sense of humility and gratitude as I accept the responsibility to
serve as President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines,” he said, noting that he would approach the role
with “an open mind, a listening ear, and a commitment to work with all stakeholders in shaping the
next chapter of our industry.”
Paying tribute to his predecessor, Ing. Attakumah commended Mr. Akafia for his exemplary
leadership and dedication, describing his stewardship as instrumental in ensuring that the voice of the
mining industry remained credible and constructive amid evolving challenges and opportunities.
He stated that his presidency would be guided by three key priorities.
The first is growing Ghana’s mining sector. While Ghana currently produces approximately five million ounces of gold annually, Ing. Attakumah expressed confidence that production could increase to seven million ounces over the next few years if supported by a stable and competitive policy environment, improved regulatory coordination, and continued responsible mining practices.
The second priority is deepening local value creation and advancing industrialisation.
He observed that more than 70 per cent of the sector’s revenue is spent on procuring goods and services and called for deliberate efforts to leverage this expenditure to expand local manufacturing capacity and position Ghana as a hub for mining excellence and services in West Africa.
The third priority focuses on strengthening environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership
and community development. According to him, the industry must continue to move beyond compliance by partnering with local authorities and traditional leaders to create resilient local economies and sustainable communities that endure beyond the life of mining operations.
Ing. Attakumah reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to constructive engagement with government and other stakeholders to support national development while maintaining a competitive and attractive investment environment for mining.
“The future of mining in Ghana does not rest with any single institution. It rests with all of us,” he said, calling for greater collaboration to ensure that mining continues to serve as a cornerstone of Ghana’s development and prosperity for generations to come.
About the New Leadership
Ing. Frederick Attakumah brings more than three decades of experience in mine development, operations management, sustainability, and corporate affairs.
He has held several senior leadership positions in Ghana’s mining industry, including Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited and Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Asanko Gold Ghana Limited. He currently serves as Executive Vice President and Country Director of Asante Gold Corporation.
First Vice President Angela D. Attieh is the Chief Executive of Nguvu Holdings and a highly respected mining executive with more than 25 years of experience in finance, administration, mining operations, and strategic business growth across Africa.
Second Vice President Danquah Addo-Yobo serves as Country Manager of Newmont Ghana and brings more than two decades of multinational leadership experience spanning mining, agribusiness, telecommunications, and logistics across Africa, Asia, and North America.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is the principal mining industry association in Ghana. The Chamber
represents the collective interests of companies involved in Ghana’s mineral exploration, production,
and processing.
