Government has appointed the current Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tando Andoh, as Acting Chief Executive of the institution.
Mr. Andoh takes over from Martin Kwaku Ayisi, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Joy Business has learned that the appointment was made on August 26, 2025, and Mr. Andoh is expected to formally assume office on Monday, August 15, 2025.
Until his nomination, Mr. Andoh served as Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Small-Scale and Industrial Minerals.
Profile of Mr. Andoh
Mr. Isaac Tando Andoh has over 23 years of experience in open-pit mining, project management, operational oversight, team leadership, efficiency optimisation, and strategic planning.
Before joining the Minerals Commission, he was General Manager at Gold Fields, where he managed production and development activities to meet both daily and long-term targets for sustainability.
He has also held senior positions at AngloGold Ashanti Ghana, Newmont Gold Ghana, and AngloGold Ashanti Siguiri Mine. In addition, he worked with ASARCO Group LLC, Mission Mine in Sahuarita, USA.
Mr. Andoh is credited with leading third-party supply programs on behalf of mining contractors in partnership with firms such as Mantrac, Liebherr, Total Ghana, Cummins, and AECI (Explosives), ensuring consistent delivery of yearly targets.
He holds a BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, an MBA in Corporate Finance from Walden University, USA, and an MSc in Mining Engineering and Management from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
He also holds several professional certificates in mining, finance, and business administration.
Industry Expectations
Industry stakeholders will be watching closely to see how Mr. Andoh addresses one of the sector’s biggest challenges—illegal mining (galamsey).
Government has also announced plans to increase Ghanaian ownership in the mining sector.
The Minerals Commission recently disclosed that government intends to reduce the duration of mining leases from 30 years to 15 years.
However, there are concerns about how the revised policy will be implemented, along with the proposed removal of development agreements extended to mining firms.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has already raised strong objections, warning that such measures could discourage fresh investment in the sector.