Damang Gold Mine: 62% of regular staff drawn from host communities

Damang Gold Mine Ltd has reported that 62 percent of its regular staff are sourced from the 10 communities located within its operational boundaries. Currently, the mine employs 426 regular workers, with no expatriates on the payroll. The People Manager for Human Resources stated that this figure underscores the company's dedication to employing locals and creating job prospects for nearby residents.

In a recent interview on Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen, the HR manager highlighted the company's efforts to enhance the employment status of individuals formerly contracted by the previous management. Approximately 200 former Gold Fields employees were integrated into the workforce through labor hire arrangements. However, within the first month of operations, the company successfully transferred 120 of these workers into regular positions.

The HR manager emphasized that this transition occurred during the initial phase of the mine's takeover.

Looking ahead, the company anticipates that ongoing recruitment and expansion of operations could surpass a workforce of 500 employees. The manager reiterated that a significant portion of the regular staff, around 62 percent, hails from the 10 surrounding communities designated as catchment areas for the mine. Damang Gold Mine is managed by Engineers and Planners (E&P), a Ghanaian-owned mining and construction firm under the leadership of Ibrahim Mahama, following the approval of its mining license in April 2026.