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 t
The report indicates that 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.
It further notes that in a statement issued on Monday, the mining company stated it remained committed to responsible mining, partnership and shared value creation as it continues to pursue the renewal of its Tarkwa mining leases.
The statement comes amid growing public debate over the future of one of Ghana’s largest gold mines and calls by some stakeholders for greater local participation in the country’s mining sector.
Gold Fields stated the position attributed to the Apinto Divisional Council was “not reflective of Gold Fields’ long-standing partnership with traditional authorities and host communities at Tarkwa, nor of the significant investment made in community development over many years and significant taxes and royalties paid to Government.”
The company stated it has operated the Tarkwa mine for more than three decades while maintaining regular engagement with traditional authorities and community representatives through the Tarkwa Mine Community Consultative Committee, community forums and other governance structures.
According to Gold Fields, these platforms have provided opportunities to discuss issues relating to environmental management, mine rehabilitation, community investment, and the renewal of the Tarkwa mining leases.
The company also defended its economic contribution to Ghana, saying the Tarkwa mine continues to generate significant value for the country.
It stated that approximately 74 cents of every dollar generated by the mine remains in Ghana through taxes, royalties, government dividends, salaries, local procurement and community investments.
The statement stated Gold Fields paid approximately GH¢5.8 billion to the Government of Ghana in corporate taxes, royalties, dividends and other statutory payments in 2025.
It added that it spent about GH¢8.8 billion on local procurement across the country, including GH¢6.5 billion with suppliers from host communities.
The company highlighted its community investments through the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, saying more than US$110 million has been invested in infrastructure, education, healthcare, water, sanitation, agriculture, enterprise development and environmental conservation.
It listed projects including the 33-kilometre Tarkwa-Damang asphalt road, the Tarkwa and Abosso Sports Stadium, more than 52 schools, scholarships, an Artificial Intelligence SmartLab and healthcare and water facilities.
Gold Fields further stated about 70% of employees at the Tarkwa mine come from host communities, while 99% of its workforce is Ghanaian.
The company also defended its environmental record, saying it has invested about US$46 million in mine rehabilitation since 2016 and planted more than 818,000 trees since 1998.
