Omanghana
Angela List has been elected as the First Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, marking a significant achievement for female leadership within Ghana’s mining industry and the wider West African extractive sector.
Her election was confirmed during the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Accra, where she was elevated from her previous role as Second Vice President. In her new position, List will help shape the strategic direction of the organization, which represents the interests of companies involved in mineral exploration, production, and processing in Ghana.
Accomplished Mining Executive
List is widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading mining entrepreneurs and serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nguvu Mining Limited, a company with operations and interests across several West African countries.
Over the years, she has been associated with a number of major mining ventures in the region, including:
- Adamus Resources Limited in Ghana
- Northern Ashanti Mining Company Limited in Ghana
- Segala Mining Company in Mali
- Samira Hill Gold Mine in Niger
- Poura Resources Limited in Burkina Faso
Her extensive experience has earned her recognition as a key figure in the development of the mining sector across the continent.
Bringing More Than Two Decades of Experience
Following her election, List pledged to leverage more than 25 years of experience in the mining and corporate sectors to strengthen the Chamber’s role in promoting responsible and sustainable resource development.
Her professional background includes involvement in major mining projects such as the Loulo contract in Mali, as well as foundational corporate training gained during her time at KPMG.
She indicated that these experiences would inform her approach to leadership and policy advocacy within the Chamber.
Focus on Sustainable Growth and Local Value Creation
As First Vice President, List has outlined several priorities aimed at enhancing the contribution of the mining industry to Ghana’s economic development.
Among her key objectives is promoting policies that maximize the value retained within the country from mineral extraction, ensuring that mining activities generate broader economic benefits for local communities and the national economy.
She also emphasized the importance of encouraging long-term investments that support resilience and sustainable growth in the face of changing global economic conditions.
Championing Greater Female Participation
Another major focus of List’s tenure will be advancing gender inclusion within the mining industry.
She has expressed a commitment to creating more opportunities for women to occupy technical, managerial, and executive positions in a sector that has traditionally been dominated by men.
By encouraging greater female participation and leadership, List hopes to help foster a more diverse and inclusive mining industry while strengthening its long-term competitiveness and innovation.
Source: Omanghana
