… To start with the analysis, it has to be stated that the Damang Mine, formerly operated by Gold Fields Ghana Limited, for instance, has been officially handed over to Engineers and Planners Limited, a locally owned company, following the company’s successful bid for the concessio …
A joint inspection of two major road projects funded by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in its host communities has renewed calls for a substantial increase in the share of mineral royalties allocated to mining communities, with the Ghana Chamber of Mines proposing that host com …
… INSET: One of the road projects under construction Residents in the host communities of Gold Fields Ghana Limited have praised the company’s Foundation for funding two major legacy road projects in the communities. …
Gold Fields Ghana has mounted a robust defence of its bid to renew the mining leases for its flagship Tarkwa Mine, insisting that recent concerns raised by the Apinto Divisional Council do not reflect the company’s decades-long relationship with traditional authorities, host comm …
Gold Fields Ghana says nearly three-quarters of the value generated by the Tarkwa mine remains in Ghana, as it defended its record amid growing public debate over the renewal of its mining leases. …
Gold Fields Ghana has defended its application to renew the Tarkwa mining lease, arguing that the mine remains one of Ghana’s biggest economic contributors after paying GH¢5.8 billion in taxes, royalties, dividends and other statutory payments in 2025, while spending another GH¢8 …
Gold Fields Ghana has rejected recent claims by the Apinto Divisional Council over the renewal of its Tarkwa mining leases, insisting that the council’s position does not reflect the company’s longstanding relationship with traditional authorities and host communities. …
Gold Fields Ghana has mounted a strong defence of its application to renew the Tarkwa mining lease, insisting it has been a responsible partner to Ghana for more than three decades and remains best placed to lead the mine’s next phase of development. …
Gold Fields Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining, community partnership and long-term investment in Ghana as discussions over the renewal of the company’s Tarkwa mining leases continue. …
The Apinto Divisional Council, the traditional custodians of the land, on which GoldFields Ghana Limited operates in Tarkwa, has formally called on the Government of Ghana not to renew the company’s mining lease, arguing that decades of mining have yielded little meaningful devel …
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation handed over two Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles valued at more than GH¢1.54 million to the Ghana Education Service to strengthen educational supervision and monitoring in the Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea Huni-Valley municipalities. The donation also included nine motorcycles for agriculture, cocoa extension and environmental health services in the two municipalities.
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation handed over two Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles valued at more than GH¢1.54 million to the Ghana Education Service to strengthen educational supervision and monitoring in the Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea Huni-Valley municipalities. The donation also included nine motorcycles for agriculture, cocoa extension and environmental health services in the two municipalities.
Gold Fields Ghana Limited awarded scholarships to 150 tertiary students from its host communities, with 86 female beneficiaries and 50 who completed basic education in host community schools. Since the scholarship programme's establishment, 3,092 students have benefited.
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has awarded scholarships to 150 tertiary students, including 86 females, each receiving GH¢10,500 annually (GH¢9,500 for fees and accommodation plus GH¢1,000 stipend) for four years of tertiary education.
Hundreds of Tarkwa residents demonstrated in solidarity with GoldFields Ghana Limited, calling on the government to renew the company's mining lease, which expires in April 2027. The residents cited the company's three decades of investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment and livelihood development as grounds for renewal.
Residents and community representatives of Tarkwa have petitioned the government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's five mining leases before they expire in April 2027. The petition, submitted through the Minerals Commission to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, urges early approval of the company's November 2025 renewal application to provide certainty for the mine's employees, contractors, and dependent businesses.
Mining fatalities in Ghana dropped to three in 2025 from seven in 2024, a decline of more than 57 per cent attributed to increased workplace safety investments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines said the reduction must not lead to complacency, as the industry pursues its target of eliminating workplace deaths.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa Mine in the Western Region has materially met the terms and conditions of its mining lease and should be extended under the nation's mining laws. The Chamber's CEO called for renewal and constructive engagement between the company, government, and host communities rather than uncertainty.
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.
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.
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.
An opinion piece analyses the Bank of Ghana's potential role in supporting government efforts to indigenise Ghana's mining sector, as locally-owned firms like Engineers and Planners Limited take over concessions such as the Damang Mine from foreign operators.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.