Also known as: Damang Gold Mine Ltd. · Damang Gold Mine Limited · Damang Gold Mine Limited (SPV for Engineers & Planners Limited) · DGML
Gold mining company in Ghana's Western Region operating under Engineers and Planners ownership, producing and selling output to Ghana Gold Board.
News reports
Order a long-term news report on Damang Gold Mine
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that the Damang Gold Mine, owned by businessman Ibrahim Mahama, has sold 100 per cent of its first gold output to GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana to support the country’s national reserves. …
Damang Mine sells 100% of first gold output to GoldBod, BoG in historic moveDamang Gold Mine Limited's Community Relations Manager says the company's planned Western Region airport is expected to cost at least US$80 million, covering land preparation and construction of supporting infrastructure, though the final cost could exceed this estimate.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine Limited's Community Relations Manager says the company's planned Western Region airport is expected to cost at least US$80 million, covering land preparation and construction of supporting infrastructure, though the final cost could exceed this estimate.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A General Surgeon at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua has called on Ghanaians to stop stigmatising breast cancer patients, saying stigma harms their ability to seek treatment, reintegrate into society, and receive needed support. Dr. Serah Kaneh emphasised that breast cancer is not contagious and can affect both men and women, and encouraged regular self-examination and confidence among patients.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Communities around Damang Gold Mine Limited in the western region have applauded the company's management following its takeover of the concession, citing signs of improved collaboration including infrastructure works, local employment opportunities, and structured community engagement.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus has rejected the approval of six mining lease agreements, accusing the Majority of reducing Parliament to a "rubber stamp" and failing to exercise adequate constitutional scrutiny before ratification. The leases involve Golden Star Wassa Limited, Maripoma Mining Services Limited, Perseus Mining Limited, and Damang Gold Mine Limited across the Western, Upper East, and Central regions.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Western and Western North branches of the Ghana Journalists Association have launched the 2026 Media and Corporate Impact Awards, scheduled for September 5, 2026 in Takoradi with Damang Gold Mine as headline sponsor. The awards aim to promote journalism excellence and recognize corporate organizations contributing to development in the two regions.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Western and Western North branches of the Ghana Journalists Association have launched the 2026 Media and Corporate Impact Awards, set for Takoradi on September 5, 2026, to recognise excellence in journalism and corporate contributions to development in the two regions. The event, sponsored by Damang Gold Mine and themed "Informing Progress, Investing in People," reflects the GJA's commitment to celebrating journalists and institutions that play important roles in national development.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Journalists Association's Western and Western North branches have launched the 2026 Media and Corporate Impact Awards to recognise outstanding journalism and corporate organisations contributing to regional development. The initiative, themed "Reporting Progress. Investing in People," will honour journalists whose work has influenced public discourse and promoted accountability, as well as companies whose investments and corporate social responsibility initiatives have positively impacted communities.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine Limited marked World Environment Day at an event in the Western Region with traditional authorities, EPA officials, and community members. The company donated eight refuse bins to four schools in Damang to support waste management and environmental education.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Director of Operations at Damang Gold Mine Limited has stressed that environmental stewardship is a responsibility for all and stated the company's commitment to supporting climate resilience initiatives, reducing its environmental footprint, and restoring disturbed lands within its host communities in the Western Region.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government will submit the Damang Gold Mine lease agreement to parliament for ratification following its takeover by Engineers and Planners after Gold Fields' lease expired. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister said suspending operations pending ratification was not viable given the thousands of jobs and economic activities linked to the mine.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Indigenous operator Damang Gold Mine Limited is investing US$250 million in modern mining equipment to expand production and improve efficiency, demonstrating the capacity of local mining companies to compete at scale and supporting Ghana's push toward local ownership of strategic mineral assets.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Indigenous mining firm Damang Gold Mine Limited has invested $250 million in a fleet of heavy-duty mining equipment including Liebherr excavators, 30 triple 777 dump trucks, and 15 Caterpillar 395 excavators. The investment is expected to increase production capacity, improve operational efficiency, and create employment opportunities.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine has sold its second consecutive haul of refined bullion to the Ghana Gold Board, representing 100 per cent of its total operational output of 121 kilogrammes of gold. The transaction was processed at the GoldBod Assay Laboratory in Accra on 18 May 2026, marking an increase from the inaugural transaction of 103 kilogrammes.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece examines the transfer of Damang Gold Mine to Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners, arguing it represents a recalibration of Ghana's neoliberal economic model and questioning whether state or private ownership better serves the nation's economic interests.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Damang Gold Mine was commissioned following a takeover process initiated by the previous government in March 2024 when the Lands Minister granted a "no objection" letter to explore acquisition. Gold Fields had operated the mine under a 30-year lease, producing over four million ounces of gold before the lease expired in April 2025, after which the government granted a one-year extension and opened the concession to competitive tender.
6 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The article credits the Akufo-Addo administration for granting Engineers and Planners a "no objection" letter in March 2024 to explore taking control of the Damang Mine after Gold Fields' 30-year lease expired in April 2025, and praises the current Mahama government for overseeing a transparent competitive bidding process that resulted in Engineers and Planners' selection.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ibrahim Mahama's Damang Gold Mine has sold 100% of its first gold output (about 110 kg) to the Ghana Gold Board, which will add it to the Central Bank's reserves. The Ghana Gold Board CEO said Ghanaian control of the mining sector is key to maximizing national benefits and urged other large-scale mining companies to follow suit under the government's GANRAP initiative.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Damang Gold Mine was handed to Engineers and Planners after Gold Fields' 30-year lease expired in April 2025. The article credits both the Akufo-Addo administration for initiating the takeover process and the Mahama government for overseeing a transparent competitive bidding process.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has challenged Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's claim that large-scale mining companies repatriate less than 20% of their mineral export proceeds, describing the figure as "materially misleading." Gyamfi had stated that large-scale miners sold only about 10% of their 2025 output to Ghana and repatriated foreign exchange amounting to no more than 20% of the value, citing mining agreements that allow firms to retain up to 100% of proceeds abroad.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
E&P will sell 100 per cent of its first gold production to GoldBod, a move CEO Sammy Gyamfi says vindicates the company's successful bid for the Damang Gold Mine against earlier criticism and demonstrates E&P's commitment to national development and local partnerships.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Damang Gold Mine, owned by Ibrahim Mahama, has sold 100 per cent of its first gold output to GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana to support Ghana's national reserves. GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi described the move as unprecedented and a significant step toward strengthening Ghana's gold reserves and foreign exchange stability.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →