Apinto chiefs demand equity stake in Gold Fields Tarkwa Mine as lease renewal talks continue
The Apinto Divisional Council called on the government to make host communities equity partners in Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa Mine on Friday in Tarkwa. The Council argues that the ongoing lease renewal process presents an opportunity to create a new model of shared ownership in Ghana's mining sector. This call comes as the government reviews Gold Fields' application for a 20-year lease renewal for its Tarkwa operations, ahead of the expiry of the company's five mining leases in April 2027.
The traditional council stated that communities hosting mining operations for decades must have a direct stake in the wealth generated from mineral resources extracted from their lands. The Council announced it has developed an "Apinto Shared Prosperity Proposal" to submit to the government, aiming to ensure traditional authorities and local communities participate in the ownership, governance, and benefits of mining operations on their lands. According to the chiefs, decades of mining by multinational companies have contributed significantly to national revenue but have not translated into enough development for communities experiencing environmental and social impacts. An inspection of the Tarkwa Mine area revealed that more than 4,000 hectares of land belonging to the Apinto Tradi...
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