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Apinto Divisional Stool

Also known as: Apinto Divisional Council

Traditional custodians of land hosting Gold Fields Ghana's Tarkwa Mine, opposed lease renewal in 2026 citing limited community development.

2026-07-232026-09-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    On July 24, 2026, a section of the Apinto Divisional Council called on government not to renew Gold Fields’ leases and instead proposed that the operation be handed over to a Ghanaian-owned mining company.

    Tarkwa residents petition government to renew Gold Fields mining leases
  3. The Chronicle

    This comes against the backdrop of growing concerns from the Apinto Divisional Council, the traditional authority whose lands host the Tarkwa mine.

    Tarkwa Lease Renewal Hangs In Balance: Goldfields Seeks Fair Treatment From Ghana
  4. The Chronicle

    Asigbey’s intervention comes after the Apinto Divisional Council, the traditional authority and customary landowners in the area, publicly called on the Government not to renew the company’s leases.

    Tarkwa Mine Lease: Gold Fields Meets Key Renewal Terms — Chamber Of Mines
  5. Joy Online

    The group, calling itself the Concerned Opinion Leaders of Huniso and Surrounding Communities, has also accused sections of the Apinto Divisional Council of pursuing what it describes as a self-serving agenda under the guise of promoting local ownership of the mine.

    Huniso opinion leaders back Gold Fields Tarkwa lease renewal, reject local takeover proposal
  6. July 2026
  7. Daily Guide

    The Chief of Huniso of the Apinto Divisional Council, Nana Nvidah, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Gold Fields for addressing the previously deplorable state of the roads.

    Residents Applaud Gold Fields For Road Projects
  8. The Chronicle

    Gold Fields Ghana has mounted a robust defence of its bid to renew the mining leases for its flagship Tarkwa Mine, insisting that recent concerns raised by the Apinto Divisional Council do not reflect the company’s decades-long relationship with traditional authorities, host comm

    Tarkwa Mine Lease Renewal: Goldfields Puts Its Cards On The Table …Paid GH¢5.8bn In Taxes, GH¢8.8bn On Local Procurement In 2025 And Invested $110m In Infrastructure
  9. Joy Online

    In a statement on Monday, the company said recent media reports on the position of the Apinto Divisional Council did not reflect its long-standing relationship with traditional authorities and host communities.

    Gold Fields says 74% of Tarkwa Mine’s value stays in Ghana
  10. Joy Online

    The statement comes amid growing public debate over the future of the Tarkwa mine following recent comments by the Apinto Divisional Council on the lease renewal process.

    GH¢5.8bn in taxes, GH¢8.8bn in local spending – Gold Fields makes economic case for lease renewal
  11. Joy Online

    Gold Fields Ghana has rejected recent claims by the Apinto Divisional Council over the renewal of its Tarkwa mining leases, insisting that the council’s position does not reflect the company’s longstanding relationship with traditional authorities and host communities.

    Gold Fields says Apinto Council position does not reflect longstanding partnership
  12. Joy Online

    The statement comes amid growing public debate over the future of the Tarkwa mine following recent comments by the Apinto Divisional Council on the lease renewal process.

    Gold Fields mounts robust defence of its Tarkwa lease renewal bid
Mining & Energy

Tarkwa residents petition for renewal of Gold Fields mining leases

The News

Residents and community representatives of Tarkwa have petitioned the government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's five mining leases before they expire in April 2027. The petition, submitted through the Minerals Commission to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, urges early approval of the company's November 2025 renewal application to provide certainty for the mine's employees, contractors, and dependent businesses.

26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Tarkwa residents petition for renewal of Gold Fields mining leases

    Residents and community representatives of Tarkwa have petitioned the government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's five mining leases before they expire in April 2027. The petition, submitted through the Minerals Commission to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, urges early approval of the company's November 2025 renewal application to provide certainty for the mine's employees, contractors, and dependent businesses.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GoldFields seeks fair treatment for Tarkwa lease renewal

    GoldFields has called on Ghana's government to treat its application for renewal of the Tarkwa mining leases fairly as negotiations enter a critical phase. The company submitted a comprehensive commercial proposal in July 2026 that includes significant investment and increased value-sharing measures, but said it is still awaiting a formal government response.

    26 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 17 August

  1. Gold Fields meets Tarkwa lease renewal terms, Chamber says

    The Ghana Chamber of Mines has backed the renewal of Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa mining leases, stating the company has "materially met" its existing lease terms. Five leases and a development agreement are due to expire in April 2027, with Gold Fields having submitted its renewal application in November 2025.

    17 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 9 August

  1. Huniso opinion leaders back Gold Fields lease renewal

    Opinion leaders and youth representatives from Huniso and surrounding communities have rejected calls to deny Gold Fields Ghana a 20-year lease renewal at Tarkwa Mine, warning the move could threaten jobs, state revenue and the local economy. They accused sections of the Apinto Divisional Council of pursuing a self-serving agenda under the guise of promoting local ownership, and urged the government to scrutinise the alternative "Apinto Shared Prosperity Proposal" as economically unviable.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Gold Fields funds two major road projects in host communities

    Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is funding two major road projects in its host communities: the 2.26km Budo City to Bogoso Junction road, estimated at $1.26 million and expected to be completed this year, and the 14.2km Samahu-Pepesa road, expected to cost $5.3 million and be completed by the end of next year. Local residents and chiefs praised the Foundation for easing transportation difficulties and helping farmers move produce to markets.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Gold Fields defends Tarkwa Mine lease renewal bid

    Gold Fields Ghana has defended its bid to renew mining leases for the Tarkwa Mine, stating it paid GH¢5.8 billion in taxes and GH¢8.8 billion on local procurement in 2025, and invested $110 million in infrastructure, while emphasizing its 30-year commitment to community engagement and responsible mining.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Gold Fields: 74% of Tarkwa mine value stays in Ghana

    Gold Fields Ghana says approximately 74 cents of every dollar generated by the Tarkwa mine remains in Ghana through taxes, royalties, government dividends, employee salaries, local procurement and community investment. The company reported paying about GH¢5.8 billion to the Government in 2025 and spending approximately GH¢8.8 billion on community development.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Gold Fields cites GH¢5.8bn taxes in Tarkwa lease renewal bid

    Gold Fields Ghana has defended its application to renew the Tarkwa mining lease, citing GH¢5.8 billion in taxes, royalties, dividends and statutory payments in 2025, and GH¢8.8 billion in local procurement spending, while stressing its long-standing engagement with traditional authorities and host communities.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Gold Fields rejects Apinto Council criticism of Tarkwa lease renewal

    Gold Fields Ghana has disputed claims by the Apinto Divisional Council over the renewal of its Tarkwa mining leases, stating that the council's position does not reflect the company's longstanding partnership with traditional authorities and host communities. The company said it has operated the Tarkwa mine for over three decades and maintained regular engagement with community representatives.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Gold Fields defends Tarkwa mining lease renewal bid

    Gold Fields Ghana has defended its application to renew the Tarkwa mining lease, stating it has been a responsible partner for over three decades and remains best positioned to lead the mine's next phase. The company said approximately 74 cents of every dollar generated by the mine remains in Ghana through taxes, royalties, and community investment.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gold Fields defends Tarkwa mine lease renewal record

    Gold Fields Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and community partnership as discussions over renewal of its Tarkwa mining leases continue, saying approximately 74 cents of every dollar of value generated by the mine remains in Ghana through taxes, royalties, dividends, and local procurement.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Apinto chiefs oppose GoldFields lease renewal in Tarkwa

    The Apinto Divisional Council, traditional custodians of land where GoldFields Ghana operates in Tarkwa, has formally called on the government not to renew the company's mining lease, expiring in April 2027, arguing decades of mining have yielded little meaningful development for host communities. The council is instead advocating for a government-owned mining operation under a "shared prosperity" model.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Apinto Council urges government not to renew Gold Fields lease

    The Apinto Divisional Council of Tarkwa has called on the government not to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease when it expires in April 2027, urging instead that the concession be transferred to a Ghanaian-owned company. The traditional leaders argue that such a move would maximise Ghana's mineral benefits and address inadequate development in host communities despite decades of large-scale mining activities.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 24 July

  1. Apinto chiefs seek equity stake in Tarkwa gold mine

    The Apinto Divisional Council is calling on government to make host communities equity partners in Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa Mine during its ongoing lease renewal process. The chiefs argue that communities hosting mining operations for decades should have a direct stake in wealth generated from mineral resources extracted from their lands, and have developed an "Apinto Shared Prosperity Proposal" as a framework for ensuring traditional authorities and local communities participate in ownership, governance and benefits of mining operations.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Apinto chiefs oppose GoldFields mining lease renewal in 2027

    The Apinto Divisional Council, traditional owners of land hosting GoldFields Ghana's Tarkwa Mine, has resolved to oppose the company's mining lease renewal when it expires in April 2027, citing limited impact on customary land despite decades of mining activities. The Council plans to announce its position at a press conference and urge the government to reject the lease renewal application.

    24 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 23 July

  1. Apinto chiefs inspect Gold Fields mining operations before lease decision

    Traditional rulers from the Apinto Divisional Stool, the land's customary owners, inspected Gold Fields Ghana's mining sites ahead of deciding whether to support renewal of the company's lease, which expires in April 2027. The chiefs plan to announce their position at a press conference on Friday, with their verdict expected to influence the government's consideration of the lease extension application.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

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