Damang Mine Fulfilling Promises-400 Locals Employed, Airstrip, Roads Underway
The chiefs addressing the media Four months after Damang Gold Mine transitioned to indigenous Ghanaian ownership, chiefs and residents of Damang in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Read More... The post Damang Mine Fulfilling Promises-400 Locals Employed, Airstrip, Roads Underway appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Since the transition of Damang Gold Mine to indigenous Ghanaian ownership on April 18, 2026, community leaders in Damang, located in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, have observed early progress in promised employment, infrastructure, and community engagement. Chief Nana Kwabena Amponsah IV of the Bosomtwi Divisional Council noted that the mine's new management, under CEO Ibrahim Mahama, has given the community "grounds for cautious optimism."
Nearly 400 local residents have been employed in various stages of recruitment since the mine's transition, with 180 workers already engaged and 85 awaiting results. Additional candidates are in the selection process. The positions include maintenance, heavy-duty driving, security, and general labor roles. DGML has also appointed local professionals to key positions, emphasizing that local participation should provide skills and professional opportunities for residents.
Infrastructure projects, such as an airstrip at the Huni waste dump and the Damang-to-Subri section of the Damang-Subri-Praso-Cape Coast road corridor, have begun. The airstrip's design is complete, and early earthworks have started, while the road work includes clearing fringes, cutting and filling sections, and constructing culverts to prevent flooding. These projects are crucial, as they link mining towns to other population and commercial centers.
Moreover, DGML has proposed constructing standard astroturf parks at Subri, Damang, and Huni Valley. Local land has been made available for these sports facilities, and a consultant has been selected to mobilize a team to commence work by the end of August.
Community leaders emphasized that the real test of indigenous ownership will be the sustainability of these investments, such as long-term skills development, local contracting, and infrastructure that endures beyond the current commodity cycle. As of now, Damang residents express cautious hope, with the presence of valuable mineral resources offering tangible opportunities for the people who live with the impact of mining.
DGML is still in its first year, and the chiefs will continue to monitor progress and hold the company accountable to its commitments.
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