Justina Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer of the MIIF
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is set to consolidate the gains made in 2025 to position the fund as one of the best world-class sovereign wealth funds in the world.
This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer of the MIIF, Justina Nelson.
According to her, this initiative will be done together with stakeholders of the MIIF, which in return will secure value for both present and future generations.
In her 2026 New Year message to Ghanaians, Nelson stated:
“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.”
She further wished Ghanaians a Happy New Year, saying ” Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year.”
The message comes amidst a successful year for the fund after it embarked on major institutional reforms which culminated in some significant performance in terms of royalties receipts.
Ghana’s mineral revenue outlook showed strong momentum in 2025, with new data revealing significant growth in royalty payments across all major mining segments for the first three quarters of 2025.
The figures highlight strengthened regulatory compliance, improved production in key minerals, and sustained investor confidence in the country’s mining sector.
Large-scale gold mining remained the dominant driver, posting royalties of US$291.87 million as of the end of September 2025, a 40.18% increase from the US$208.20 million collected within the same period in 2024.
The mid-tier gold mining segment also recorded impressive growth, with royalties rising from GH₵40.61 million between January and September 2024 to GH₵59.44 million in 2025, representing a 46.38% jump.
A standout performer was the manganese sector, which achieved a remarkable 170% surge in royalty inflows.
Payments increased from US$4.72 million in 2024 to US$12.75 million in 2025, driven by improved production and stronger compliance by operators.
The quarry industry added to the positive trend, recording a 13.12% rise in royalties from GH₵11.62 million to GH₵13.15 million, while the sand mining sub-sector saw a 21.48% increase, climbing from GH₵364,998.58 to GH₵433,406.41 in the same periods under review.
