Gold Fields strengthens community engagement with Apinto traditional leaders

Elders of the Apinto Divisional Council have visited Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine to engage with the company’s leadership and gain a better understanding of its mining operations, environmental management and community engagement initiatives.

The delegation was received by Senior Vice President Elliot Twum, who provided an overview of the mine’s operations and outlined the company’s approach to responsible mining.

Discussions focused on Gold Fields’ concurrent land rehabilitation programme, safety standards, environmental stewardship and measures aimed at minimising the impact of mining activities on host communities.

The company also briefed the traditional leaders on its joint blast monitoring exercises conducted with community representatives, describing the initiative as a means of promoting transparency and strengthening trust between the mine and neighbouring communities.

The delegation further received information on tailings generation and the role of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) in the safe management of mining waste.

As part of the visit, the elders toured active mining pits, decommissioned tailings storage facilities and rehabilitated sites to observe Gold Fields’ operational and environmental management practices.

The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and engagement between Gold Fields Tarkwa Mine and the Apinto Divisional Council.