Also known as: Newmont Ahafo South · Newmont Ahafo
Newmont — mining company operating the Ahafo North and Ahafo South mines in Ghana, engaged in land reclamation, community support, and equipment donations.
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Joy Online
… Africa’s top gold producer has directed companies, including Newmont (NEM.N), opens new tab, Zijin (601899.SS), opens new tab and AngloGold Ashanti (AU.N), opens new tab, to fully shift mining activities – blasting, loading, hauling and dumping – to local contractors by December …
Ghana mineworkers warn local outsourcing rule will cut wages, jobsJoy Online
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has strongly opposed a reported directive requiring some of the country’s biggest mining companies, including Zijin, Newmont and AngloGold, to transition to contract mining by December 2026, warning that the move could worsen worker conditions …
Mineworkers Union rejects reported contract mining directive for Newmont, AngloGold, ZijinSix large-scale mining firms in Ghana will compete in the 16th National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition on 24 October 2026 in Akyempim, hosted by Golden Star Wassa mine under the theme "Safety First, Safety Always".
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Six large-scale mining firms in Ghana will compete in the 16th National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition on 24 October 2026 in Akyempim, hosted by Golden Star Wassa mine under the theme "Safety First, Safety Always".
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that the 2027 Budget will allocate GH¢400 million for environmental protection, with GH¢200 million to reclaim 5,000 acres of land degraded by illegal mining and GH¢200 million to support the EPA and Blue Water Guards. The reclamation exercise begins in 2027 amid ongoing restoration efforts, as damage from illegal mining is estimated at 12,000 acres nationwide.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama praised the Ghana Gold Board for increasing gold exports from artisanal and small-scale mining and boosting foreign exchange earnings. He noted that the country exported 104 tonnes from the sector between April and December 2025 following GoldBod's establishment in April, bringing in $10.8 billion compared to $4.66 billion in 2024.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama praised Newmont for reclaiming 800 acres of degraded land and restoring it for crop farming, noting that illegal mining has affected approximately 12,000 acres in Ghana and that 48 of the country's 288 forest reserves have been impacted by galamsey.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama commended Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza for keeping contractors on track during an October 9 inspection of the Ntotroso Bridge, saying the oversight is helping accelerate the Big Push infrastructure programme. Mahama expressed confidence that most contracts awarded by end of 2025 would be completed by end of 2027.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Newmont has graduated 99 young people from its Learnership Programme in host communities since 2023, with 30 completing the programme this year. The initiative provides technical training, mentorship and workplace experience in haul truck, drill and blast, and process plant operations.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Newmont's Ahafo North Mine has donated a Toyota Hilux pick-up valued at GHS 510,967 to the Ghana Police Service to support security operations in Tano North Municipality. The donation follows requests from the Duayaw Nkwanta Divisional Police Headquarters and the Municipal Assembly, and aims to enhance police mobility and responsiveness.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama called on Newmont to deepen its corporate social responsibility initiatives in the Ahafo Region, saying mining communities should benefit from resources extracted from their lands. While noting Newmont's existing contributions including road construction and the completion of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs building, Mahama said there was scope for the company to do more.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA), a service provider at the Newmont Ahafo South mine, has invested $600,000 through its Corporate Social Responsibility program to renovate Kenyasi No. 1 Anglican Junior High School in the Asutifi North District, addressing years of decaying infrastructure including weak roofs, cracked walls, and broken window frames that posed safety hazards to students and teachers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minerals Commission is developing minimum wage and tender benchmarks for contract mining firms to prevent underbidding and protect worker pay, as the country requires miners to shift surface operations to Ghanaian-owned contractors and underground operations to joint ventures with at least 50% local ownership by December 31.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union has petitioned the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to halt a directive requiring major mining companies to transition to contract mining by December 2026, arguing that the shift is worsening precarious employment and weakening workers' rights. The union says more than 95 per cent of the sector's workforce is now in fixed-term or casual employment, representing a deterioration from when mining jobs were generally permanent.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union has demanded suspension of a Minerals Commission directive requiring major mining companies to transition from owner-mining to contract mining, citing concerns that it fuels precarious employment. The union claims over 95% of sector workers now face precarious employment arrangements and has warned of industrial action starting 1 September, including wearing red armbands.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newmont's Ahafo South mine has commissioned a Cat 6040 Next Generation Hydraulic Mining Shovel supplied by Mantrac Ghana, becoming one of only three mine sites globally to deploy the equipment. The shovel features enhanced safety systems, larger bucket capacity, improved breakout force, and upgraded engines designed to strengthen loading operations and boost productivity.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newmont's Ahafo South Mine has received and commissioned the CAT 6040 Next Generation Hydraulic Mining Shovel from Mantrac Ghana, becoming the first Newmont operation and one of only three globally to deploy the equipment. The shovel features enhanced bucket capacity, breakout force, upgraded engines for improved fuel efficiency, and advanced safety systems.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Newmont's Ahafo South mine has commissioned a Cat 6040 Next Generation Hydraulic Mining Shovel from Mantrac Ghana, becoming the first Newmont operation and one of three globally to deploy this technology. The equipment features enhanced bucket capacity, breakout force, fuel efficiency, and advanced safety features including dual fire suppression and camera monitoring.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Underground Mining Alliance, operating at Newmont's Ahafo South Mine, employs more than 320 direct workers from 10 host communities, representing 52 percent of the company's total workforce. The contract mining firm has established an employment model prioritizing local labor across all operational tiers over the past eight years.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cabinet has approved amendments to its mining law for submission to parliament, aimed at increasing oversight of the sector and curbing illegal mining. The revised law seeks to strengthen local content, improve linkages to manufacturing, establish district mining committees, and replace reconnaissance and prospecting licences with a single five-year exploration licence.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Newmont has donated medical equipment worth more than GH¢290,000 to the University of Ghana Health Services to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen patient care. The donation includes patient monitors, hospital beds, infusion pumps, ECG machines, suction machines and other equipment requested by the facility's Internal Medicine Department.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mining company Newmont has donated essential medical equipment valued at over GHS 290,000 to the University of Ghana Health Services at Legon, following a request from the Internal Medicine Department to address equipment shortages affecting patient care and workflow efficiency.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Government has agreed with large-scale mining companies to purchase 30% of their gold output starting July 1 to boost foreign currency reserves and develop local refining capacity. Gold will be sold to state entity GoldBod in dore form at a 0.55% discount to the central bank's reference rate and settled in Ghanaian cedis.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires ad interim Rolf Olson says bilateral trade between the US and Ghana reached about $4 billion last year and that there is significant room to expand investment. More than 100 American companies are operating in Ghana across energy, technology and agriculture sectors.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines forecasts 2026 gold production of between 6.1 and 6.9 million ounces, with large-scale output projected at 3.2–3.4 million ounces and small-scale at 2.9–3.5 million ounces. Small-scale mining output overtook large-scale producers for the first time in more than a century in 2025, when attributable gold output increased 23.41 percent to 5.94 million ounces.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's gold production rose 23.41 per cent in 2025 to 5.94 million ounces, driven by small-scale mining output doubling to 3.11 million ounces, while large-scale production declined 2.98 per cent to 2.83 million ounces. Mining revenue grew 10.61 per cent to GHS24.22 billion.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson has expressed concern about mining companies pressuring the government to renew mining leases and then immediately selling them to other investors. He cited Newmont's sale of its Akyem Gold Mine Project to Zijin Mining Group for US$1 billion a month after securing a lease extension, saying such practices should not be encouraged as they undermine mutual trust.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has signalled a tougher stance on mining lease renewals, warning that the government may no longer view favourably situations where companies secure lease extensions only to sell the assets shortly afterwards. He cited a recent Newmont transaction where a renewed lease was sold within a month for approximately one billion dollars, questioning whether such arrangements align with the original intent behind granting lease extensions.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Underground Mining Alliance-Subika, a service provider at Newmont Ahafo South mines, has donated critical medical equipment including diagnostic and maternal health tools to the Amomaso Community-based Health Planning and Services compound as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy. The intervention aims to reduce high-risk patient referrals and improve primary healthcare provision in the Asutifi North District.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, promoted Ghana to global mining companies at the United Nations Forum on Forests in New York, highlighting the country's mineral deposits, political stability, and legal frameworks. Ghana has attracted over $20 billion in mining investments over the past two decades and remains Africa's leading gold producer.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Heath Goldfields has paid approximately 22 million US dollars in severance packages to about 98 per cent of 212 former workers of the Bogoso Prestea Mine, addressing legacy debts from the previous operator. The payments marked the end of years of financial uncertainty for workers and their families following the mine's earlier collapse.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Centre for Public Interest Law equipped 39 community members affected by mining operations with legal knowledge on compensation, land rights, and grievance mechanisms at a workshop in Ahafo Region on December 16, 2025, using case studies from Newmont operations to clarify regulatory options and rights.
6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →