… , security and international relations expert, Dr David Agbee, has submitted a formal policy proposal to President John Dramani Mahama, Cabinet and all relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, urging the Government of Ghana not to renew the mining lease of Gold Fields Ghana …
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Gold Fields Ghana has secured approximately US$107million in environmental reclamation bonds to guarantee the restoration of mined lands, reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining and environmental stewardship. …
… Presenting on behalf of Gold Fields Ghana Limited, Dr. Jones Mantey – Principal Specialist for Mine Closure (Africa) – outlined the company’s environmental performance over the past three decades. …
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Huniso Traditional authorities and residents of communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine have thrown their support behind Gold Fields Ghana Limited and called on government to renew the company’s mining lease when it expires in 2027. …
Nana Nvida, Chief of Huniso Chiefs and residents of communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine of Gold Fields Ghana Limited in the Western Region have thrown their support behind the company’s application for an extension of its mining lease, citing its significant contributions to loca …
Residents of Huniso, one of the host communities of Gold Fields Ghana Limited, have expressed support for the renewal of the company’s mining lease, arguing that its operations have contributed significantly to the socio-economic development of the area. …
The Chief, Queen mother and people of Huniso, in the Western Region, have thrown their support behind the renewal of Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s mining lease, citing the company’s significant contribution to the socio-economic development of host communities over the years. …
Host communities of Gold Fields Ghana Limited in Tarkwa are urging the government to renew the mining company’s lease, citing ongoing development projects and job creation for local youth. …
… The Damang Mine, formerly operated by Gold Fields Ghana Limited, was officially handed over to Engineers and Planners Limited following the company’s successful bid for the concession. …
A governance expert has submitted a policy proposal to Ghana's government urging it not to renew Gold Fields Ghana's mining lease over the Tarkwa Gold Mine when it expires in 2027, instead proposing the state assume sovereign majority ownership of the mine. The proposal comes as Gold Fields has applied for a 20-year extension, which has drawn opposition from civil society groups and academics.
A governance expert has submitted a policy proposal to Ghana's government urging it not to renew Gold Fields Ghana's mining lease over the Tarkwa Gold Mine when it expires in 2027, instead proposing the state assume sovereign majority ownership of the mine. The proposal comes as Gold Fields has applied for a 20-year extension, which has drawn opposition from civil society groups and academics.
An editorial highlights the contradiction between Ghana's green finance initiatives—including Green Bond Guidelines and carbon trading agreements—and the environmental damage from illegal mining, which has destroyed almost 9,000 hectares of forest reserves, polluted over 60 percent of water bodies, and created dangerous tunnels beneath homes.
Gold Fields Ghana has secured approximately US$107 million in environmental reclamation bonds to guarantee the restoration of mined lands and ensure funding for mine rehabilitation and closure activities. The company's Principal Specialist for Mine Closure emphasised that the bond reflects Gold Fields' commitment to environmental responsibility beyond regulatory compliance, with sustainability a core pillar of its business model.
Speakers at Ghana's Environmental Sustainability Summit 2026 warned that illegal mining and environmental degradation could undermine the country's green finance agenda and carbon market frameworks. Experts argued that businesses must prioritize environmental sustainability as core business strategy rather than charity, citing Ghana's estimated two percent annual deforestation rate.
Communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine have called on government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease when it expires in 2027, warning that denial could jeopardise thousands of jobs and disrupt economic activity in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem municipality. Community leaders support increased local participation in mining but say any transition must prioritise technical competence, financial strength and operational experience.
Chiefs and residents of communities hosting Gold Fields' Tarkwa Mine have thrown their support behind the company's application for an extension of its mining lease, citing its contributions to local employment, development, and infrastructure. The residents appealed to the government to renew the lease before its expiry in April 2027.
Residents of Huniso, a host community of Gold Fields Ghana Limited, have expressed support for the renewal of the company's mining lease, arguing that its operations have contributed to socio-economic development in the area. They called on government to base decisions on practical realities and industry requirements rather than solely on proposals for full local takeover, citing the need for substantial capital investment, technical expertise, and environmental management systems.
The Chief, Queen Mother and people of Huniso in the Western Region have called on the Government of Ghana to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease, which expires on April 27, for an additional 20 years. They cite the company's contributions to infrastructure, education, and social projects in host communities.
Host communities in Tarkwa—Abekoase, Tebe, Huniso, and Pepesa—are appealing to government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease, citing infrastructure projects, scholarships, and job creation for local youth. Community leaders warn that contract termination would cause massive unemployment and negatively impact area development, and they urge government to separate the lease decision from ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
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.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has urged the government to reject calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs to terminate Gold Fields Ghana's Tarkwa Mine lease, warning that doing so could weaken investor confidence and destabilise the mining sector. The chamber's CEO said Ghana's gold production increased from about 216,000 ounces in 1983 to nearly three million ounces in 2025, and that the government captures more than 60 per cent of mining rents through taxes, royalties, and dividends.
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation's HEAL outreach programme held a health screening at Brahabobome targeting about a thousand residents of mining host communities around Tarkwa, where medical teams screened for hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, skin conditions and other illnesses, with the response described as overwhelming.
The Tarkwa Mine of Gold Fields Ghana has enrolled 105 graduates into its 2026/2028 Graduate Training Programme, designed to build technical and professional skills and provide work experience. The 24-month programme, led by experienced professionals, includes training in safety, technical competence, and professional growth, with support for Minerals Commission competency certification and Lean Six Sigma White Belt qualification.
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has rejected allegations that it has failed to undertake meaningful corporate social responsibility projects in host communities around Tarkwa, describing the claims as inaccurate. The denial comes amid public debate over renewal of the Tarkwa mine lease, which expires in April 2027.
The Institute of Economic Affairs has called on government to reject Gold Fields Ghana's request to extend its mining lease for the Tarkwa Mine, arguing that Ghana should take strategic control of the asset when the current lease expires in April 2027. The IEA contends that Ghana now has the capacity to manage the mine in its national interest and that renewing the lease would undermine the country's long-term economic and strategic goals.
Ghana's National Amputee Football Team, the Black Challenge, has qualified for the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico (November 13–22), joining six other African nations among 24 participating teams. The Ghana Football Association, National Amputee Football Association of Ghana, and Ministry of Sports and Recreation have pledged support, with Gold Fields Ghana Limited contributing to the team's preparations.
Gold Fields Ghana and the Ghana Football Association have signed a two-year, $5 million sponsorship deal covering the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Challenge (amputee national team), and the Women's Premier League. The partnership marks the first time Gold Fields' sponsorship extends beyond the Black Stars to include women's and physically challenged teams, aligned with the company's ESG commitment to inclusive growth and gender equality.
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation held a community engagement programme in Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea/Huni-Valley Municipalities to raise awareness and intensify prevention efforts against malaria. The Foundation partnered with local authorities and distributed weed slashers to water and sanitation committees to support environmental sanitation measures that reduce malaria transmission.