Gold Fields Ghana defends Tarkwa lease renewal bid after Apinto council criticism
GFI•Gold Fields Ghana rejects Apinto council claims
Gold Fields Ghana rejected claims from the Apinto Divisional Council over the renewal of the Tarkwa mining leases, citing long-running community engagement.
Lease-renewal application was filed in November 2025; a renewal proposal was submitted to the government in July 2026; feedback is pending.
Company outlines local economic contribution and compliance
The group said about $0.74 of every $1 of Tarkwa value stays in Ghana via taxes, royalties, dividends, wages, procurement, and community spending.
In 2025, it reported GHS 5.8 billion in taxes, royalties, dividends, and statutory payments; GHS 8.8 billion in local procurement, including GHS 6.5 billion in host communities.
It flagged $46 million spent on rehabilitation since 2016 and said the mine holds ISO 14001 certification and remains compliant with environmental rules.
