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The Government of Ghana owns the remaining 10% through a free-carry interest. Gold Fields took over the Tarkwa mine from the State Gold Mining Company in 1993 and acquired full ownership of the Damang mine in 2011. Gold Fields divested its 45% interest in the Asanko gold mine to our JV partner Galiano Gold in March 2024.
Gold Fields contributes significantly to the development of the country through job creation, taxes and royalties, community and infrastructure investments, as well as local procurement and enterprise development.
Find out more about our contributions in our 2021 Ghana Gold Expo presentation.
Ghana Gold Expo 2021 – Sustainability presentationLargest and second largest taxpayer in Ghana
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In 2021, the company won 12 awards, recognising its responsible mining practices. The Tarkwa mine won the Mining Company of the Year award at the 7th Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA).
The flagship award honours the mining company that has achieved the highest aggregate score in environmental management, occupational health and safety, local content, corporate social investment, innovation and fiscal contribution.
The Damang mine also won the Corporate Social Investment Project of the Year award at the GMIA.
The winning project is the upgrade of the Huni Valley Health Centre, which has improved access to healthcare in the host communities.
Gold Fields in Ghana
Learn about who we are and what we do in communities hosting our Tarkwa and Damang mines in the Western Region of Ghana.
