Also known as: Mr Ibrahim Mahama · Founder and CEO · CEO of Engineers and Planners · Mr. Ibrahim Mahama
Ibrahim Mahama — business executive who owns Damang Gold Mine and Engineers and Planners company, recently took control of the mine after Gold Fields' lease expired in April 2025.
Took control of the Damang Gold Mine following Gold Fields' lease expiry in April 2025, with his company Engineers and Planners selected through a transparent competitive bidding process. The mine has since sold its first gold output to Ghana's central bank and gold board, while also pledging US$5 million toward Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign.
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 →
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 Paramount Chief of the Jirapa Traditional Area has appealed to the government to locate the new Upper West Regional Hospital in Jirapa, noting that the current facility in Wa is being upgraded into a teaching hospital for the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies' medical school. He also highlighted neglected infrastructure in the municipality, including abandoned projects and unmet logistical needs at local schools.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Engineers & Planners Co. Ltd. has paid US$2 million as the first instalment of a US$5 million pledge to support Ghana's national football team's 2026 World Cup campaign, the largest donation received so far in the fundraising drive.
1 May 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 →
The Deputy Minister of Defence has dismissed claims that military lands were allocated to business executive Ibrahim Mahama for private development, stating the allegations are false. He explained that the Ghana Armed Forces is instead running a self-help housing initiative to replace dilapidated colonial-era structures at Burma Camp, for which Mahama donated GHC120 million toward 160 housing units.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Council of Ulamas in Ashanti region and Zongo Community Chiefs held a prayer session at Kumasi Central Mosque to seek God's favour for Ibrahim Mahama's management of Damang Gold Mines. The Regional Chief Imam pledged support for Mahama's business operations and philanthropic work, and urged mine workers to cooperate with the new management.
29 April 2026 · The Chronicle →