Damang Youth Welcome Gold Fields’ Exit Citing Unmet Promises and Community Neglect

We can’t continue on that path – Minerals Commission Deputy CEO slams Gold Fields over profits shift abroad

In a candid critique of Gold Fields’ operations in Ghana, the Deputy CEO of the Minerals Commission has taken a bold stance against what he describes as the mining company’s failure to reinvest locally, despite raking in massive profits from its Ghanaian operations. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition, the Deputy CEO addressed Gold Fields’ recent exit from the Damang mine, using the moment to raise deeper concerns about how profits…

Damang Youth Welcome Gold Fields’ Exit Citing Unmet Promises and Community Neglect

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/damang-youth-welcome-gold-fields-exit-citing-unmet-promises-and-community-neglect/Residents in Ghana’s Damang mining catchment area have endorsed the government’s decision not to renew Gold Fields Ghana Ltd.’s mining lease, following years of alleged unmet commitments and strained community relations. At an April 16, 2025, press conference, the Concerned …