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Damang Mine delivers on community commitments, council says
🇬🇭 Ghana /Economy & Trade

Damang Mine delivers on community commitments, council says

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Damang Gold Mine Limited (DGML) is implementing commitments made to its host communities, including infrastructure projects and local employment targets.
  • The Bosomtwi Divisional Council expressed satisfaction with the initial relationship under DGML's new operations, highlighting progress on an airstrip, road, and sports facilities.
  • DGML aims to recruit 60% of its workforce locally, with a significant number of community members already engaged or in the recruitment process.

The Bosomtwi Divisional Council has lauded the early relationship between Damang Gold Mine Limited (DGML) and its host communities, describing it as positive just four months after the company took over operations. The council noted that DGML has begun implementing several key commitments made during the mine's transition.

From the first earthworks for a proposed airstrip at the Huni waste dump to the commencement of work on the Damang-Subri road and preparations for three astroturf facilities, a number of commitments announced at the transition of the mine are already moving into implementation and we are more than satisfied so far.

— Bosomtwi Divisional CouncilDescribing the initial progress made by Damang Gold Mine Limited in fulfilling its commitments to host communities.

Progress includes initial earthworks for a proposed airstrip at the Huni waste dump, with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipal Assembly invited for site inspection. The council believes this facility will enhance connectivity, support mining, attract investment, and create economic opportunities.

Work has also started on the Damang-Subri section of a major road, involving clearing, filling, and constructing culverts for improved drainage. Additionally, land has been secured for three astroturf facilities in Subri, Damang, and Huni Valley.

We have gathered today to publicly acknowledge the positive relationship that has developed between Damang Gold Mine Ltd and its host communities since the company assumed responsibility for the Damang Mine.

— Nana Kwabena Amponsah IVChief of the Bosomtwi Divisional Council, speaking at a press conference about the relationship with DGML.

Regarding employment, DGML has agreed to recruit 60% of its workforce from local communities. Out of nearly 400 potential local hires, 180 are already working, 135 are in the final stages of recruitment, and 85 are awaiting results after interviews. The council expressed satisfaction with these opportunities, emphasizing the pursuit of mutual interests through dialogue and cooperation.

The early experience under DGML demonstrated that the interests of the mine and its host communities could be pursued through dialogue and co-operation.

— Nana Kwabena Amponsah IVReflecting on the cooperative relationship between the mine and its communities.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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