Competence Centre Mining and Mineral Resources West Africa

Mining is a significant economic activity in the West African region and serves as a cornerstone for development in many countries.

With vast, largely untapped mineral resource potential, West Africa offers numerous opportunities for German companies involved in the full spectrum of mining and mineral resources. Our goal is to contribute to the security and diversification of Germany’s mineral resource supply, while also assisting German mining suppliers and service providers in establishing and expanding their presence in Ghana and the wider West African region.

The Competence Centre aims to be the central point of contact for German companies operating in West Africa and is committed to the following objectives: creating market transparency, fostering cooperation and communication, providing essential services, and promoting German technologies.

Our services include:

• Tailored market analyses and sector-specific information on the mining industry in West Africa.
• Facilitation of private and public stakeholder dialogue, offering up-to-date information on sector initiatives.
• Support in assessing and identifying potential business partners and clients.
• Organization of fact-finding missions and delegation trips between Germany and West Africa.
• Facilitation of capacity-building workshops, seminars, stakeholder conferences, and B2B meetings.

Our Global Network

The Competence Centre for Mining and Mineral Resources West Africa is part of the global German Mining Network, connecting all relevant industry stakeholders in both Germany and West Africa, with a focus on Ghana, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, and Togo.