Nationalizing All Mines in Ghana: The Africa Development Council’s call for resource sovereignty

For centuries, Ghana’s rich deposits of gold, bauxite, manganese, and other minerals have fueled global industries while the nation itself has grappled with the paradox of resource abundance and economic struggle. As foreign multinational companies like Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and others continue to dominate the mining sector, a rising movement in Ghana is calling for a radical rethinking of how the country manages its natural resources. The Africa Development Council (ADC), a prominent voice advocating for economic transformation in Africa, is leading the charge with a bold proposal: nationalize all mines to grant Ghanaians direct access to their God-given natural wealth. This detailed write-up explores the rationale behind the ADC’s call, the historical context, the potential benefits of nationalization, and the challenges that must be addressed to make this vision a reality.