Which minerals are mined in Ghana?

Ghana possesses a wide variety of mineral resources, though only a selection are actively exploited. The primary minerals currently mined in the country include:

• Gold: The oldest extraction industry in Ghana, with a history of mining dating back to the 15th century.1
• Diamonds: Mining for diamonds in Ghana began in 1919.1
• Manganese: Commercial extraction of this mineral has been ongoing since 1916.1
• Bauxite: This principal ore of aluminum has been mined in Ghana since 1942.1

In addition to these, the country produces salt from the sea and lagoons, and it extracts significant supplies of building stone, gravel, and sand for construction purposes. While Ghana also holds reserves of limestone and iron ore, these are not listed as primary exploited minerals. Furthermore, the country has developed a significant oil and natural gas industry, with production occurring at several offshore fields.1