The GH¢4.1 million facility forms part of the mining giant’s corporate social responsibility (CRS), which also saw the provi­sion of health, water, and sanita­tion facilities, to support sustain­able development and community well-being.

The Managing Director for Newmont’s Africa operations, Abdul Rahman Amoadu, said the construction of the new divisional headquarters facility was under the company’s Influx Management Plan.

He stated that Newmont, in 2018, inaugurated an influx study to determine the probable human migration into the Ahafo area, following the construction and subsequent operation of the Ahafo mine, and the potential impact of such migration on local infrastruc­ture and social dynamics.

The study, according to a statement issued by Newmont in Accra yesterday, involved extensive consultations with host commu­nities, governmental agencies, and development experts.

Following the study, and based on its recommendations, the com­pany designed the Ahafo influx management plan, to align and meet the needs of the anticipated population increase.

The statement emphasised that the influx management plan was designed to mitigate the impact of population growth on local infrastructure and social dynamics, following the construction and operation of the Ahafo mine.

It noted, “Security remains an important enabler for develop­ment, and Newmont’s investment in the divisional police headquar­ters, which will help to build the capacity of our police service to maintain law and order, as we catalyse economic development through our investments.”

The statement highlighted the company’s commitment to respon­sible mining practices, including provisions for health, water, and sanitation facilities, to support sus­tainable development and commu­nity well-being.

It mentioned that the Ahafo project currently engages over 1,700 Ghanaians, directly and in­directly, and creates local procure­ment opportunities for Ghanaians, particularly local businesses within the project’s host communities.

The statement further empha­sised Newmont’s dedication to value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execu­tion, and technical expertise. The company’s investment in securi­ty infrastructure is necessary to safeguard the future of Ghana’s youth and chart a sustainable path to development.

Newmont urged all stakeholders to support its efforts in ensuring a secure and prosperous future for the region.

Newmont, founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925, is the world’s leading gold company and producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver in Africa, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea.