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Newmont Launches $900M Gold Mine, Promises 1,700 Jobs

11/2/2025

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Newmont Corporation inaugurated its $900 million Ahafo North gold mine in Ghana, projecting 300,000 ounces per year and more than 1,700 permanent jobs.
Ghana's Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said the partnership should deliver mutual benefits.
The government has begun audits of mining firms, including Newmont, to raise state revenue from natural resources.
Tom Palmer, Newmont's chief executive officer, said Ghana remains a stable investment location amid regulatory upheaval nearby.

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Newmont Corporation inaugurated its $900 million Ahafo North gold mine in Ghana, projecting 300,000 ounces per year and more than 1,700 permanent jobs.
Ghana's Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said the partnership should deliver mutual benefits.
The government has begun audits of mining firms, including Newmont, to raise state revenue from natural resources.
Tom Palmer, Newmont's chief executive officer, said Ghana remains a stable investment location amid regulatory upheaval nearby.