The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has recorded a remarkable upswing in its assets under management (AUM), reaching an estimated US $919.39 million as of June 2025 — marking a 58.46 percent increase from the 2024 figure of US $580.21 million.

At the helm of this transformation is Justina Nelson, the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, whose leadership, banking, and legal expertise are credited with reinvigorating the institution’s strategic and operational direction. As the first woman appointed to lead MIIF under the current administration, she has championed reforms and initiatives aimed at elevating the Fund’s performance and impact.

Under Ms Nelson’s direction, MIIF has intensified its focus on transparency, innovation, and sustainable value creation — aligning closely with its mandate to manage and invest Ghana’s mineral income to benefit both current and future generations.

Among her key initiatives is the “WoMCom” (Women from Mining Communities) Scholarship Scheme, which supports female students pursuing STEM disciplines and promotes greater gender diversity within the mining industry.

Looking ahead, industry analysts suggest that if MIIF maintains its current growth trajectory, the Fund could surpass the US $1 billion mark in assets under management by the end of the year. However, experts caution that sustaining this growth will require robust governance, prudent risk management, and continued alignment with national development objectives.