WR: Tarkwa Youth take to the streets in support of Gold Fields’ lease renewal
Marching through the principal streets of Tarkwa, the demonstrators carried placards highlighting the extensive social interventions and community development projects funded by the mining giant.
A crowd of hundreds gathered in Tarkwa, Ghana, to support Gold Fields' request for a lease renewal before the current agreement expires in April 2027. The protesters, representing youth, community leaders, and residents, marched through the town's main streets carrying signs that highlighted Gold Fields' contributions to the area.
They emphasized the company's significant investments in healthcare, education, skills training, infrastructure, and economic development. John Nsoh, an Assembly Member, passionately argued that without Gold Fields, the town would suffer greatly, citing the positive impact of the company's infrastructure projects like T&A Park, Bogoso Junction to Damang road, and the road from Budo City to Bogoso Junction.
Local resident John Davies voiced concerns about potential alternatives, expressing particular worries about how other mining companies have treated their workers compared to Gold Fields. The demonstrators urged the government to renew the lease, stressing that Gold Fields' ongoing presence is crucial for job security, local business growth, and overall community welfare in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality.
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