The Minority in Parliament has voiced strong support for a fair and credible process in selecting a new operator for the Damang Mine, as the current lease held by Gold Fields approaches its expiration on April 18, 2026.
Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources, described the committee’s recent working visit to the mine as “timely,” providing lawmakers with firsthand insight into preparations ahead of the transition.
The Minority emphasized its interest in ensuring that the next operator possesses the technical and financial capacity to manage the mine effectively. “We are sure to support whatever the outcome is,” Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong affirmed.
The visit was part of wider stakeholder engagement efforts led by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who assured workers that there would be no job losses during the handover. The Minister reiterated that safeguarding employment, ensuring operational continuity, and protecting existing contracts remain top priorities under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama.
The government has initiated a competitive tender process to identify a capable operator, with measures in place to prevent disruptions and maintain stability. The Damang Mine, a cornerstone of Ghana’s mining sector for over three decades, is undergoing a carefully managed transition aimed at increasing local participation while protecting the interests of workers and stakeholders.
