The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) has urged the government not to heed to the calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) for it to terminate the mine lease of Gold Fields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine, warning that such a move could weaken investor confidence and destabilise the count …
Don’t heed IEA calls to terminate Gold Fields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine lease…GCM urges govtGhana Minute.
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Gold Fields Ghana — operates the Tarkwa Mine and funds community health, education, and sports initiatives through its foundation and sponsorships.
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- May 2026
… By 8am, Doctors, Nurses and Volunteers, under the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation’s Health Education and Livelihood (HEAL) outreach programme had begun screening patients for hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, skin conditions and other illnesses affecting residents in m …
Hundreds Benefit from Gold Fields Health OutreachSome of the graduate trainees The Tarkwa Mine of Gold Fields Ghana has welcomed 105 graduates into its 2026/2028 Graduate Training Programme, which is designed to build technical and professional skills as well as provide relevant work experience to enhance employability. …
105 Graduates To Receive Employable SkillsThe Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has strongly rejected allegations that it has failed to undertake meaningful corporate social responsibility projects in its host communities around Tarkwa, describing the claims as inaccurate and disconnected from realities on the ground. …
Goldfields Rejects Claims Of Neglect In Tarkwa CommunitiesThe Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged the government to reject plans to extend the mining lease of Gold Fields Ghana for the Tarkwa Mine, insisting that Ghana must take strategic control of one of its most valuable mineral assets, when the current lease expires in Apr …
IEA Talks Tough: Ghana Must Take Control Of Tarkwa Mine …When The Lease Expires Next Year… The Football Association also expressed gratitude to Gold Fields Ghana Limited for its support towards the team’s preparations, describing the contribution as crucial to enhancing the Black Challenge’s competitiveness on the world stage. …
Black Challenge Set For WAFF Amputee Football World Cup In MexicoGold Fields Ghana Limited on Friday unveiled a mouthwatering sponsorship agreement worth US$5 million over a two-year period with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), to become an Official Partner of Ghana football. …
Gold Fields Ghana seals $5 million partnership deal with GFAGoldfields Ghana Limited has announced a sponsorship deal worth $5 million with the Ghana Football Association to support three national teams and the Women’s Premier League. …
Goldfields Ghana back GFA with $5m support for national teamsGold Fields Ghana and the Ghana Football Association have signed a two-year, $5 million sponsorship deal. …
Gold Fields, Ghana FA sign $5 million two-year sponsorship deal- April 2026
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has marked the 2026 World Malaria Day with a large-scale community engagement programme aimed at intensifying awareness creation, prevention efforts and collective action against malaria in its host communities. …
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation Marks World Malaria Day With Strong Push Against Disease
Mining & Energy
Ghana Chamber of Mines opposes IEA call to terminate Tarkwa lease
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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.
Why it matters
Ghana Chamber of Mines' opposition to terminating the Tarkwa lease highlights industry concerns about investor confidence and Ghana's mining competitiveness.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Yesterday
Ghana Chamber of Mines opposes IEA call to terminate Tarkwa lease
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.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gold Fields Foundation screens hundreds in Tarkwa mining communities
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.
20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Tuesday 19 May
Gold Fields Ghana welcomes 105 graduates to 24-month training scheme
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.
19 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gold Fields Foundation rejects neglect claims in Tarkwa communities
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.
19 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Friday 15 May
IEA urges Ghana to reject Tarkwa Mine lease renewal
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.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 13 May
Ghana's Black Challenge qualifies for 2026 amputee football World Cup
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.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Monday 11 May
Gold Fields Ghana becomes GFA Official Partner for $5 million
Gold Fields Ghana Limited has signed a US$5 million sponsorship deal over two years to become an Official Partner of the Ghana Football Association, supporting the Black Stars, Black Queens, Women's Premier League, and Ghana's national amputee football team.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Goldfields Ghana sponsors GFA with $5 million for national teams
Goldfields Ghana Limited has announced a $5 million sponsorship deal with the Ghana Football Association to support the Black Stars, Black Queens, the Women's Premier League, and the Black Challenge. The partnership, described by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku as historic and transformative, reflects the company's continued investment in football development in Ghana.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Gold Fields signs $5 million Ghana FA sponsorship deal
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.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation marks World Malaria Day
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.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →