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 Tark
The report indicates that 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.
It further notes that the company, in a statement issued on July 27, stated recent media reports suggesting opposition from the Apinto Divisional Council to the renewal of its mining leases did not reflect its longstanding relationship with traditional authorities and host communities or the significant economic and social investments it has made over the past three decades.
Gold Fields stated it had consistently engaged the Apinto Divisional Council and other stakeholders through established consultative platforms, including the Tarkwa Mine Community Consultative Committee and regular community forums, where issues relating to mining operations, environmental management, rehabilitation and lease renewal have been openly discussed.
Highlighting its contribution to the national economy, the company stated approximately 74 cents of every dollar of value generated by the Tarkwa Mine remains in Ghana through taxes, royalties, dividends to government, employee remuneration, local procurement and community investment.
According to the statement, Gold Fields paid about GH¢5.8 billion in corporate taxes, royalties, dividends and other statutory payments to the Government of Ghana in 2025.
It also spent approximately GH¢8.8 billion on procurement from local businesses nationwide, including GH¢6.5 billion with suppliers from host communities.
The company stated the figures underscore its role as one of Ghana’s major contributors to economic growth, employment and local enterprise development.
Gold Fields stated community development remained central to its operations through the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, which has invested more than US$110 million in host communities.
The investments span education, healthcare, agriculture, water and sanitation, enterprise development, environmental conservation and critical infrastructure.
Among the projects undertaken are the 33-kilometre Tarkwa-Damang first-class asphalt road, the Tarkwa and Abosso Sports Stadium, the construction of more than 52 schools, scholarship schemes for hundreds of students, the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence SmartLab, healthcare facilities and water projects.
The company added that about 70 per cent of employees at the Tarkwa Mine come from host communities, while 99 per cent of its workforce is Ghanaian.
Gold Fields also defended its environmental record, stating that it had invested about US$46 million in progressive land rehabilitation since 2016.
The company stated rehabilitation activities, carried out alongside mining operations, include reforestation, biodiversity restoration and the conversion of reclaimed land for agricultural use.
It stated more than 818,000 trees had been planted since 1998, while over 33,000 seedlings are currently being nurtured in its nursery.
