Apinto Divisional Stool

Also known as: Apinto Divisional Council

Traditional rulers and customary land owners in Tarkwa who have opposed Gold Fields Ghana's mining lease renewal, advocating for local equity stakes and government-owned operations instead.

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July 2026
24 JulThe Chronicle
The Apinto Divisional Council, the traditional owners of the land on which GoldFields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine operates, has reportedly resolved to oppose the renewal of the company’s mining lease, The Chronicle has gathered. …
Breaking:Apinto Chiefs Reportedly Kick Against Renewal of Goldfields’ Mining Lease
23 JulThe Chronicle
About ten titled chiefs of the Apinto Divisional Stool, the traditional owners of the land on which Gold Fields Ghana operates, on Wednesday inspected the mining company’s operational sites ahead of a crucial decision on whether to support the renewal of the company’s mining leas …
Apinto Chiefs Inspect GoldFields Operations Ahead of Crucial Verdict on Lease Renewal

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Gold Fields funds two major road projects in host communities

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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 →

Tuesday 28 July

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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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

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 →
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 →
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 →
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

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 →
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

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 →