Huniso Chiefs back renewal of Gold Fields mining lease

Traditional leaders, including chiefs and the Queenmother of Huniso in Ghana's Western Region, have publicly backed the renewal of Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease. They emphasize the company's substantial contributions to the socio-economic development of their host communities over the years.

The leaders highlighted Gold Fields' role in improving livelihoods through various initiatives. A key example is the "Empowering Communities through Oil Palm Production in Ghana" (ECOPALMS Gh) project, launched in Pepesa, which aims to promote economic transformation and provide sustainable income sources for residents.

Nana Nvida, the Chief of Huniso, called on the government to renew the lease, set to expire next April. He stated that the company's positive impact on infrastructure, education, and social projects, including scholarships that have enabled local youth to pursue higher education and careers, makes it deserving of the renewal. He also encouraged Gold Fields to enhance its support for youth development through skills training.

Obaahema Yaa Damoah, the Queenmother of Huniso, and opinion leader Frederick Anderson echoed these sentiments, underscoring the company's integral role in the economic well-being and transformation of communities like Huniso, Pepesa, Tebe, and Abekoase, particularly through infrastructure development such as roads and community centers.

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We are the living testimony of what Gold Fields has done for our communities. If there is anyone qualified to speak about the impact of the company on the lives of people here, it is us, the host communities.