Chinese Mining Firms Scale Up Renewable Energy and Local Investment in Ghana — ACGM
Chinese mining companies operating in Ghana are deepening their commitments to renewable energy, local procurement, and community development, according to the Association of China–Ghana Mining (ACGM).
Speaking at the opening of a three-day training workshop for journalists on Sustainable Mining Development and Responsible Reporting in Aburi, Eastern Region, the ACGM’s Deputy Secretary-General, Mr Zhang Yinming, said the trend reflects a new phase of responsible and environmentally conscious mining by Chinese firms in the country.
Mr Zhang highlighted Shandong Gold’s major investments in the Upper East Region, including a 100-megawatt solar power project currently under construction. The solar plant, he noted, is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 92,000 tonnes annually. The project incorporates a “solar–agriculture synergy” system that allows crop cultivation beneath solar panels, creating additional livelihood opportunities for local communities.
He added that Shandong Gold’s Cardinal Namdini Mining Company had also spent over US$330 million on local procurement and employee wages in 2025, demonstrating its commitment to strengthening local participation in the mining value chain. The company has further supported youth empowerment through skills development programmes and scholarships for medical students.
Mr Zhang, who was accompanied by the ACGM Chairman, Mr Tang Zhenjiang, also pointed to similar community-focused initiatives by Chifeng Gold’s Goldstar Wassa Mine. The company has invested more than US$4.5 million into its Community Development Fund, reinforcing ongoing efforts to improve socio-economic conditions in host communities.
The ACGM said these interventions underscore the growing emphasis on sustainability and shared value within Ghana’s mining sector.
