Newmont Mining Site At Ntotroso Attacked, 3 Killed After Police Response

• There was an attack on a Newmont mining site at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region on Wednesday, January 8
• The Ghana Police Service said the attackers allegedly tried to steal gold from the site, leading to a violent confrontation
• Police also said a special team from Accra has been dispatched to Ntotroso to investigate the incident

There was an attack on a Newmont mining site at Ntotroso on the evening of Wednesday, January 8.

Police have said calm has since been restored following the incident.

Police, in a statement, said the attackers allegedly tried to steal gold from the site, leading to a violent confrontation.

"During the operation to contain the situation, the Police confronted the suspects, leading to the death of three persons and injuries to four others.”

The police also said the Inspector-General of Police was part of engagements with the community to prevent tensions escalating.

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Police further noted that a special team from Accra has been dispatched to Ntotroso to investigate the incident. Reinforcements have also been deployed to keep peace in the area.

"We urge the public to remain calm as the Police continue to work to ensure law and order prevail."

Newmont has been operating in Africa for nearly two decades, beginning commercial production in 2006.

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd was honoured as Ghana's best at the Ghana Club 100 Awards in 2023.

Previous attacks on mining sites

In December 2024, one person was killed after a clash between miners and some assailants at Nyinahin-Kasotie in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region.

The clash also left six persons wounded while people were arrested in connection with the violence

Another notable incident was when robbers attacked a mining company in Akyem Akokoaso in the Eastern Region on Friday night, May 24, 2024.

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About 15 masked assailants stormed the premises of the Jia Xin Industrial Mining Company and attacked its managers, who were all Chinese nationals.

Following the attack, the assailants ransacked the premises, making away with about GH¢1 million and two gold bars.

In the aftermath of the attack, the Akyemansa District Police Command in the Eastern Region set up a 24-hour security post at the mining company to quell further robbery attempts.

Newmont appoints first Ghanaian MD for Africa

YEN.com.gh reported that Abdul-Rahman Amoadu became the first Ghanaian Managing Director of the Newmont Corporation in Africa.

Amoadu took up his new position on August 1, 2024, replacing David Thorton.

At the time, Newmont said this appointment marked a significant milestone in its history in Africa.

The appointment of Amoadu came as Newmont was actively progressing with its Ahafo North project, which will be its third mine in Ghana.

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Before this appointment, Rahman was the Managing Director of Newmont’s Yanacocha mine in Peru, previously serving as the South America Regional Chief Finance Officer and Africa Regional Chief Finance Officer.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh