Dr Joyce Aryee Retires

Dr Joyce Rosalind Aryee

The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Mines, , has retired after 10 years of meritorious service to pursue mining and other related interests.

Dr Aryee joined the Chamber as its first woman Chief Executive Officer in 2001. She distinguished herself in that position and was instrumental in establishing relationships with members of government, traditional authorities, civil society organisations, the media and parliamentarians at a time when the industry was facing a lot of criticisms.

She is also credited with transforming the Chamber, which is the main minerals industry, by developing its current vision, mission, core values and objectives.

According to the President of the Chamber of Mines, Mr Dan Owiredu, there had been many other efforts by Dr Aryee that had brought considerable advantages and benefits to the mining industry.

“The one which I think is essential for me to highlight on this occasion, however, is the exceptional and sensitive leadership role that Auntie Joyce has played in transforming the Chamber of Mines,” he said, adding, “Joyce has always been a champion of transformation and excellence and what she has done at the Chamber has been accomplished in a manner that has enhanced the capacity of the Chamber and its employees to efficiently discharge the responsibilities that are expected of them by industry stakeholders.”

Dr Aryee helped to shape the industry’s mission in Ghana by representing the mining industry in Ghana and using the resources and capabilities of its members to deliver services that addressed members, government and community needs in order to enhance sustainable development.

Under the guidance of Dr Aryee, the Chamber of Mines, according to members, has become a respected, effective and unified voice for the mining industry in Ghana and internationally. Joyce, they added, had been instrumental in the development of a socially and environmentally responsible mining industry and will be sorely missed by the staff and members of the Chamber.

A new chief executive officer who will take over from Dr Aryee will be announced soon. The appointment will ensure that the Chamber’s continued quest to position mining as a catalyst for local and national development is achieved.