PERSEUS Mining (Ghana) Limited (Perseus) has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana’s socio-economic development through responsible and sustainable mining operations at its Edikan Gold Mine in the Central Region.
For the year ended June 30, 2025, Perseus generated a direct economic value of GH¢ 4.6 billion in Ghana, underscoring its role as a key contributor to national growth and inclusive socio-economic progress.
A statement issued by the company in Accra yesterday said during the period, Perseus paid GH¢ 1.85 billion in taxes, royalties, levies, and dividends to the Government of Ghana.
“The company,” the statement said, “also spent GH¢ 2.4 billion with Ghanaian suppliers, helping to strengthen local businesses and supply chains. In addition, GH¢ 366.6 million was paid in employee wages and benefits, while GH¢ 8.7 million was directed to community development initiatives. The Edikan Mine notably employs a 100 per cent Ghanaian workforce, reflecting the maturity and capacity of local talent.”
Perseus’s operations continue to deliver lasting impacts across education, livelihoods, and environmental stewardship.
In FY2025, the company awarded 176 scholarships to students from host communities, bringing the total to 694 scholarships since 2017.
It said, “To promote resilient community livelihoods, Perseus accelerated Phase Two of the Edikan Livelihoods Restoration Programme, which now supports 11 smallholder pig farmers with infrastructure, training, feed, and veterinary services. Other community investments included the construction of a modern Community Centre at Nkonya and a 3×4-unit accommodation facility for teachers and nurses at Abenabena.”
In line with its environmental commitments, the statement said Perseus relinquished 70 hectares of land from its Ayanfuri Mining Lease in July 2025 for reallocation under the Government’s Small-Scale Cooperative Mining Scheme, contributing GH¢ 16.6 million to fund future rehabilitation efforts in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“The Edikan Mine also advanced progressive rehabilitation programmes, managing over 29,000 seedlings, integrating mango and oil palm into restored land, and donating waste rock to support local road construction,” it said.
Mr Craig Jones, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Perseus Mining, said, “Perseus’s success in Ghana is deeply tied to the well-being of our host communities. At Edikan, we are proud to provide jobs, invest in education and skills, and contribute to the Government’s efforts to promote sustainable economic growth through the significant direct economic value our operations generate.”
“Our initiatives, from scholarships and livelihood programmes to land rehabilitation and community infrastructure, demonstrate our firm commitment to ensuring that mining leaves a positive and lasting legacy. Looking ahead, we will continue to work in close partnership with our stakeholders in Ghana to deliver both safe and strong operational performance and meaningful social and environmental outcomes,” he said.
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