The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Justina Nelson, has embarked on a strategic familiarisation tour of selected quarry operations as part of efforts to deepen engagement with stakeholders and strengthen oversight within Ghana’s quarry industry.
The visit, which took place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, forms part of MIIF’s broader 2026 stakeholder outreach programme designed to enhance collaboration with operators across the extractive sector. The initiative also seeks to provide the Fund’s leadership with first-hand insight into the operational realities of quarry companies, including production processes, regulatory compliance, and adherence to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards.
The tour marks the first in a series of planned engagements for the year and underscores MIIF’s commitment to building stronger partnerships with industry players while ensuring that investments within Ghana’s mineral value chain are effectively managed and sustained.
As part of the exercise, the MIIF delegation inspected the facilities of Regimanuel Concrete Products Limited located in Ablekuma. The team later proceeded to the operational sites of Massey Stone Ghana Limited and Eastern Quarries Limited situated within the Shai Hills enclave.
During the visits, officials engaged management teams and operational staff of the companies to better understand their production capacity, investment needs, regulatory challenges, and sustainability practices.
Mrs Nelson was accompanied by the Chief Technical Officer of MIIF, Kwabena Barning; the Acting Head of Technical and Operations, Nana Abaka Tandor; as well as other senior officials of the Fund who participated in the field assessments and discussions with quarry operators.
Representatives of the Commercial Quarry Operators Association also joined the engagement, highlighting the significance of the visit to the industry. The association was represented by its Chairman, Ebenezer Mireku, and Secretary, Georgina Dziwornu.
Their participation provided an important platform for quarry operators to present their concerns, share operational experiences, and discuss potential areas of collaboration with MIIF in advancing the growth of the quarry industry.
Speaking to journalists after the tour, Mrs Nelson emphasized that the familiarisation exercise was not merely an inspection but part of a broader strategy to ensure stronger institutional collaboration and improved sector performance.
She noted that MIIF remains committed to positioning itself as a reliable and long-term investment partner for quarry and mining companies while supporting initiatives that will enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability within the sector.
Mrs Nelson further revealed that discussions are currently underway to establish an intergovernmental task force aimed at tackling persistent encroachment and regulatory compliance challenges affecting quarry operators across the country.
According to her, illegal encroachment on licensed quarry concessions has become a growing concern for operators and poses a significant threat to investments within the industry.
The proposed task force, she explained, will operate in close collaboration with key regulatory institutions such as the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Minerals Commission to strengthen monitoring activities, improve revenue mobilisation through royalties, and enforce regulatory standards within the extractive sector.
Mrs Nelson indicated that the task force will be deployed more frequently to quarry sites across the country to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with operational guidelines and environmental regulations.
She also stressed the need for stronger collaboration with local authorities, particularly Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), to address the growing issue of encroachment on legally acquired quarry concessions.
Such collaboration, she noted, will play a crucial role in protecting investments made by quarry companies while ensuring that operations are carried out responsibly and in line with national development goals.
Industry stakeholders who participated in the engagements expressed appreciation for MIIF’s proactive approach, noting that regular interaction between regulators, investors, and operators is critical for resolving challenges and unlocking the full potential of Ghana’s quarry industry.
The familiarisation visit, they added, signals renewed commitment by MIIF to deepen its presence within the sector and support the development of a resilient and sustainable extractive industry capable of contributing significantly to national economic growth.
