Ghana government takes control of Gold Fields' Damang mine, lands ministry says

Ghana government takes control of Gold Fields' Damang mine, lands ministry says

Ghana's government has assumed operational control of Gold Fields' Damang mine after it rejected an application from the South African company to renew its lease, the ministry of lands and natural resources said in a statement on Wednesday.

Ghana Takes Over Gold Fields Mine After Failed Renewal Bid

The government of Ghana has assumed control of Gold Fields Ltd.’s Damang mine after the West African nation rejected an application to extend the company’s lease.

Ghana government takes control of Damang mine operated by Gold Fields

Ghana has assumed operational control of Gold Fields' Damang mine after it rejected an application from the South African company to renew its lease, the government said on Wednesday, breaking a... -April 16, 2025 at 07:25 pm EDT MarketScreener

Gov’t assures stability at Damang Mine despite lease expiry

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has sought to calm rising tensions at the Gold Fields Damang Mine in the Western Region following the failure to renew the company’s mining lease, which expired on April 18, 2025. During a visit to the mine, the Minister reassured staff and contractors of government’s commitment to protecting jobs and maintaining stability at the site despite the ongoing transition. “Today, …

Ghana Government Assures Job Security at Damang Mine

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-government-assures-job-security-at-damang-mine/Ghana’s government has officially taken operational control of the Damang gold mine after rejecting Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s application to renew its mining lease, which was set to expire on April 18, 2025. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources clarified that all existing arrangements will rema…

Gov’t Assures Job Security as it Assumes Control of Damang Mine

In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding national interest and ensuring economic continuity, the Government of Ghana has announced that it will assume full operational control of the Damang Gold Mine following the expiration of Abosso Goldfields Limited’s (AGL) mining lease on April 18, 2025.  The announcement, delivered by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, comes with firm assurances to all workers, con…