Gold Fields mounts robust defence of its Tarkwa lease renewal bid

” Gold Fields said it has maintained regular engagement with traditional authorities and community representatives through established structures, including the Tarkwa Mine Community Consultative Committee, where issues relating to mining operations, environmental management, rehabilitation, community investment and lease renewal have been discussed.

In a statement issued on Monday, the company said the position attributed to the council “is not reflective of Gold Fields’ long-standing partnership with traditional authorities and host communities at Tarkwa, nor of the significant investment made in community development over many years and significant taxes and royalties paid to Government.

Gold Fields Ghana has mounted a strong defence of its application to renew the Tarkwa mining lease, insisting it has been a responsible partner to Ghana for more than three decades and remains best placed to lead the mine’s next phase of development.