Offsetting Mining Impact With Reforestation

A flock of birds chirp endlessly. Tall trees nearby whisper breezes and chainsaw roars a stone throw away. Shrubs and climbers envelope stumps and wild grasses bloom. The sun is hot, the breeze is cold but the ground is wet with giant footprints of tractors. This is the Kweikaru Forest Reserve where giant trees have … Read more

Newmont Employs 1, 300 Workers At Its Akyem Mine

INFORMATION available to Today indicates that Newmont Golden Ridge Limited (NGRL-Akyem Project) in the New Birim District of the Eastern Region has employed over 1,300 employees and contractors since the company started full commercial operations. Newmont Golden Ridge-Akyem Mine, Today gathered, was poised to expand its exploration activities beyond its main active pit in the … Read more