The Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer.

He takes over from Martin Kwaku Ayisi, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

Tandoh is expected to formally assume office on September 15, 2025, following his appointment on August 29, 2025.

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Tandoh previously served as Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Small-Scale and Industrial Minerals.

He brings to the role more than 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 Acting General Manager at Gold Fields, where he managed production and development activities to meet both daily and long-term sustainability targets.

He later became the substantive Mining Manager of Gold Fields Ghana Ltd., Tarkwa Mine.

During his tenure at Gold Fields, Tandoh led third-party negotiations with major industry partners, including Liebherr, AECI, and Mantrac, and spearheaded supply programs in partnership with Mantrac, Liebherr, Total Ghana, Cummins, and AECI (Explosives), ensuring the consistent achievement of annual 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.

Tandoh also holds several professional certificates in mining, finance, and business administration.

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