Blow for Gold Fields as Ghana rejects Damang lease renewal
The government has instructed the miner to cease operations and vacate the area by April 18
14 April 2025 - 19:45
Gold Fields has been dealt a blow by Ghanaian authorities, with the country’s Minerals Commission rejecting the group’s application to extend the mining lease of its Damang operation.
After the decision, Gold Fields will be forced to wind down operations at Damang by the end of this week. ..
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