Also known as: GFGF · GGF
Philanthropic foundation supporting health, infrastructure, agriculture and community development in Gold Fields' Ghanaian mining host communities.
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Joy Online
… The company pioneered a funding model for the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation that allocates 1% of its Profit Before Tax (PBT) plus US$1 per ounce of gold produced to support its initiatives. …
Gold Fields Lease Renewal: Why the IEA’s case for resource nationalism fails the reality restDaily Guide
… This was revealed at a medical outreach initiative organised in Tarkwa under the ‘HEAL Programme’ of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. …
Abuse Of Opioids Go Up In Tarkwa-NsuaemDaily Guide
… The programme is an initiative of Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. It reaffirms the Foundation’s commitment to youth development. …
105 Graduates To Receive Employable SkillsThe Chronicle
The 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 CommunitiesBusiness & Financial Times
… The Chamber also defended Gold Fields against claims that mining communities have seen little developmental benefit from decades of extraction, pointing to investments made through the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. …
Chamber of Mines challenges IEA claims over Gold Fields leaseJoy Online
… The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, for example, has reportedly invested almost US$110 million into roads, schools, health facilities, agriculture, water systems, and youth programmes in its host communities over the years. …
Mining, ownership and development: The questions we must honestly ask ourselvesBusiness & Financial Times
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has marked this year’s World Malaria Day with a community-focused programme aimed at deepening awareness, strengthening prevention and promoting collective action against the disease On the theme “Driven to End Malaria: …
Gold Fields Foundation marks World Malaria DayJoy Online
… In response, Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has supported the commemoration of the 2026 World Malaria Day with a community engagement initiative aimed at strengthening awareness, prevention, and collective action against malaria. …
Gold Fields Foundation supports Tarkwa Nsuaem Health Directorate to mark World Malaria DayThe Chronicle
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 DiseaseThe 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 →
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 →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has invested GH¢144,666 to expand the Tarkwa Local Prisons' oil palm plantation from 30 to 50 acres, providing 1,400 seedlings and equipment to strengthen food security and teach inmates agricultural skills for rehabilitation and reintegration.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Through its Prison Agro-Support and Empowerment (PASE) Project, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has supported the expansion of Tarkwa Prison's oil palm plantation from 30 to 50 acres, enabling inmates to acquire practical agricultural skills while strengthening the facility's food production capacity.
12 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation launched the Prisons Agro-Support and Empowerment (PASE) Project at Tarkwa Local Prison, supporting cultivation of an additional 20 acres of oil palm to supplement food production and equip inmates with practical agricultural skills for post-release employment.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation held a free health outreach in Awudua on July 25, 2026, offering medical screening, diagnostics, and treatment services as part of its quarterly HEAL Programme, with 180 people screened for Hepatitis B and comprehensive services including eye care, dental screening, and NHIS registration.
4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, in partnership with Unilever Ghana and Diagnostic Centre Limited, organised a healthcare outreach programme in Awudua and neighbouring communities for World Hepatitis Day, offering free medical services including screening, consultation, and NHIS support at a cost of GH¢452,231.
3 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Over 260 residents of Awudua and surrounding communities in the Western Region renewed or registered their NHIS cards during a free medical outreach organised by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in partnership with Unilever Ghana and Diagnostic Centre Limited. The outreach also provided free screening for Hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis and other health conditions, with the HEAL Programme costing over GH¢452,000 to implement.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has renewed calls for mining communities to receive at least 30 percent of the country's mineral royalties, arguing that the current allocation of about eight percent to traditional authorities and local assemblies is inadequate to meet development needs. The call emerged during an inspection of two road projects funded by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in mining host communities.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 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 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 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 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 →
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 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 →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) could collapse the cocoa industry, with more than 100,000 acres of high-yield cocoa plantations destroyed across major cocoa-producing regions. The destruction is reducing export earnings, weakening the sector, and undermining COCOBOD's capacity to fund farmer welfare programmes.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has donated relief items worth GH₵150,000 to households in Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality affected by recent flooding, following an appeal by the National Disaster Management Organisation. The donation includes rice, cooking oil, cement, roofing sheets, raincoats, life jackets and Wellington boots for affected families and emergency responders across sixteen communities.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian private citizen has petitioned the Council of State to intervene in debate over Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa mining lease, warning that non-renewal could damage investor confidence. The petition comes after the Institute of Economic Affairs urged government to refuse renewal and transfer the concession to Ghanaian ownership, citing concerns that Ghana has not received adequate benefits from mineral extraction.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A modern water supply system funded by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and World Vision Ghana has been completed and handed over to residents of Damang in the Western Region, providing improved access to safe, clean water for homes, schools, healthcare facilities, and public spaces. The system includes rehabilitated boreholes, a 100-cubic-metre reservoir, and a solar-powered pumping system, and is expected to reduce waterborne diseases and free up more time for children, especially girls, to attend school.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation's Cocoa Farmers Support Programme has provided cocoa production inputs and technical support to 205 farmers across communities in the Tarkwa catchment area, including 105 newly enrolled farmers and 100 admitted in 2025, each receiving supplies for a four-acre farm.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A free surgical outreach programme in Tarkwa, jointly implemented by the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana, Ghana Health Service, and Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, performed 58 surgeries including 38 hernia cases and 8 lipoma cases on patients screened from 254 clients.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A total of 38 persons with hernia in Tarkwa and surrounding communities underwent successful surgery as part of a free surgical outreach programme that performed 58 surgeries overall. The initiative was implemented through a partnership between the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana, the Ghana Health Service, and the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has expanded its Cocoa Farmers Support Programme to benefit 205 cocoa farmers in the Tarkwa catchment area, with 105 new enrollees joining 100 existing farmers. Beneficiaries receive approved cocoa production inputs and technical support over three production cycles, including insecticides, fertilizer, and fungicides for four-acre farms.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gold Fields says it has invested approximately US$5 billion in Ghana over 30 years and that more than 70 per cent of revenue from its operations remains in-country. The company announced plans for more than US$1 billion in fresh capital investment over the next three to four years, amid ongoing debate over mining lease renewals and resource nationalism.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has invested over $5 million in health initiatives in its host mining communities, including quarterly medical outreaches, adolescent reproductive health programmes, construction of health facilities, and a donation of over $793,000 worth of medical supplies to public health facilities in Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea Huni-Valley municipalities.
25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has enrolled 105 graduates from its host communities into a two-year Graduate Training Programme designed to provide practical skills and industry experience in mining and mining support services, including certifications in competency and Lean Six Sigma.
20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →