Newmont Ghana has launched activities to mark 20 years of operations in the country, beginning the anniversary programme with a three-day community health screening and walk as the gold producer renews its commitment to Ghana’s economic and social development.
The company, which began operations in Ghana in 2006, officially opened its 20th-anniversary commemoration in July, with further activities scheduled through the year to highlight its contribution to the national economy, host communities and local businesses.
The health programme, organised with Project C.U.R.E., a US-based medical charity, provided residents in Newmont’s host communities with free medical consultations, screening, treatment, medication and health education.
In an address, Samuel Bonney Noi, Acting General Manager of the Ahafo South Mine, said the initiative also extended Newmont’s workplace safety focus to surrounding communities.
“Safety is our number one value. For us, safety goes beyond our mine sites. It extends to our homes, our families, and our communities,” Mr. Bonney Noi said at the launch.
The final day featured a community health walk and fun games, aimed at encouraging physical activity, preventive healthcare and healthier lifestyles.
Mr. Bonney Noi said Newmont’s 20-year presence in Ghana had been accompanied by investments in education, infrastructure, water systems, livelihoods, local businesses and healthcare, alongside efforts to strengthen relationships with host communities.
“Twenty years ago, we embarked on a journey together with a simple but powerful purpose: to create value and improve lives,” he said.
He said Newmont’s partnership with Project C.U.R.E. had, over the years, supported healthcare delivery through medical outreaches, professional training, health screenings and the provision of medical equipment and supplies.
Newmont has also invested in healthcare infrastructure and training to strengthen the capacity of health professionals serving communities around its operations, he said.
The health outreach is the first in a series of activities planned for the anniversary year, with further programmes expected to be rolled out in the coming months.
Mr. Bonney Noi said the celebrations would also look ahead, reinforcing Newmont’s commitment to Ghana and its continued contribution to economic and community development.
“There is much more to look forward to in the months ahead,” he said.
The anniversary comes as Newmont marks two decades of investment in Ghana, with the company positioning its community programmes as part of a broader effort to create long-term value beyond its mining operations.
