Newmont presents GHC110 million as dividend to government

He re-echoed the vision of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to make Ghana the mining hub of Africa.

Jinapor said measures have been put in place to ensure greater partnership between the government and mining companies for the benefit of all parties. He commended the company for the presentation.

“The work Newmont does, especially the adherence to environmental protocols and carrying communities along is highly appreciative and I want to encourage you to do more,” he said.

He therefore called on other mining companies to emulate Newmont’s gesture and follow suit.

The regional senior vice-president of Newmont Africa, Francois Hardy, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Ghana adding that, “we are growing our operations here for the benefit of all stakeholders”.

He also used the opportunity to appreciate the ongoing collaboration between the ministry and Newmont and called for further support from the government, stakeholders, communities to help bring the Ahafo North project into fruition.