Mahama asks Newmont to deepen support for Ahafo mining communities

President John Dramani Mahama urged Newmont to enhance its support for communities impacted by its mining operations in the Ahafo Region. The President made this request during a courtesy visit to his office by the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs, headed by Nana Barima Twereku Ampem III. The chiefs discussed various development needs in the area, including the role of mining firms in benefiting local populations.

Mahama acknowledged the chiefs' concerns about Newmont's corporate social responsibility efforts and expressed appreciation for the company's current contributions to regional development. He emphasized that mining communities should reap the benefits of the resources extracted from their lands—a responsibility expected of diligent corporate citizens, especially those involved in mining.

The President highlighted that Newmont had already invested in projects like road construction and the construction of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs building. However, he noted that there is room for Newmont to further increase its contributions to the communities where it operates. Mahama expressed confidence in Newmont's potential to do more for the well-being of mining communities, promising the government's ongoing collaboration with traditional authorities and other stakeholders to foster development in the region.