Wassa chiefs push for state ownership of Tarkwa Gold Mine as Gold Fields’ leases near expiry

Chiefs in the Wassa Fiase Traditional Area have called on President John Dramani Mahama to bring the Tarkwa Gold Mine under state ownership when Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s mining leases expire in April 2027. The government currently holds a 10 per cent stake in the mine, while Gold Fields holds 90 per cent. The chiefs […]