The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), Hon. Williams Okofo-Dateh, attended the 28th China Mining Conference and Exhibition in Tianjin, China, from 10 to 12 September 2026.

Hon. Okofo-Dateh was part of Ghana’s delegation to the three-day international conference, led by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The event brought together government officials, mining companies, investors, industry experts, technology providers and other key stakeholders from across the global mining sector.

Held under the theme “Win-Win Cooperation, Green and Intelligent,” the conference focused on sustainable mining, technological innovation, mineral resource development, investment and international cooperation. The emphasis on green and intelligent mining strongly aligns with GIISDEC’s commitment to promoting responsible, sustainable and technology-driven mineral resource development in Ghana.

As part of Ghana’s participation, GIISDEC used the platform to showcase the country’s significant iron ore potential and engaged prospective investors and strategic partners on opportunities across the iron and steel value chain. Discussions covered mineral exploration, ore processing, iron and steel production, technology transfer, infrastructure development and other related areas.

The Corporation’s participation aimed to strengthen international partnerships, explore investment opportunities and attract the expertise, technology and capital required to advance Ghana’s integrated iron and steel industry.

Through continued engagement with global investors, technology providers and strategic partners, GIISDEC remains committed to advancing the development of Ghana’s iron and steel industry and positioning the sector as a key pillar of the country’s industrial transformation agenda.