The Mining Industry Pension Fund (MIPF) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is set to speak at the Mining Health, Safety and Environmental (MHSS) Series 2026 in Takoradi, Ghana, where he will share insights into Zimbabwe’s approach to supporting miners’ welfare, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Ryan Chigoche
This invitation highlights the growing international interest in Zimbabwe’s model and its innovative approach to post-employment support for mining workers.
Although Ghana’s mining sector is an important part of the country’s economy, it does not have a dedicated pension fund for miners. While the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) manages mineral revenues, it does not provide post-employment welfare for workers.
In contrast, the MIPF offers a comprehensive system that ensures miners are supported even after leaving active employment, exemplifying the “S” in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
Speaking to Mining Zimbabwe, MIPF Chief Executive Anymore Taruvinga said that the fund’s role in safeguarding miners’ welfare will be a key theme in his presentation.
“The event organisers, however, admired the MIPF setup as a mining industry umbrella fund. They do not have a similar setup in Ghana, but they believe such a structure is a means to achieving the ‘S’ in ESG when it comes to post-employment welfare of mining workers,” Taruvinga said.
The MHSS 2026 conference, scheduled for April 22–23, will bring together mining operators, regulators, technical leaders, innovators, and other stakeholders to discuss forward-looking policies, practical strategies, regulatory developments, and technological innovations shaping sustainable mining in Africa.
Supported by the Minerals Commission of Ghana, the event aims to strengthen health, safety, and environmental performance across the mining lifecycle.
This year, the conference runs under the theme: “The Mine, Community, and Mine Worker Sustainability: Empowered Workers, Sustainable Mines, Thriving Communities.”
Participants can expect discussions and case studies on balancing growth with sustainability, advancing health and safety practices, emerging performance metrics, technology-driven safety innovations, and worker wellbeing as a strategic performance driver.
With MIPF’s participation, Zimbabwe is set to showcase a leading example of how social welfare initiatives can strengthen sustainability practices within the mining sector, offering valuable lessons for other countries looking to integrate ESG principles more effectively.
