For years, Newmont’s presence in Ghana has been defined not only by responsible mining, but by a deliberate effort to invest in people. From life-saving health interventions to transformative educational opportunities, the company’s community-focused initiatives continue to draw national recognition. In recent months, several reputable institutions have highlighted Newmont’s long-term commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable groups, affirming the company’s role as a strategic partner in Ghana’s social development agenda.
Newmont’s sustained investment in uplifting individuals and communities, particularly the most vulnerable, has been acknowledged and affirmed by key partners. The latest of such recognitions came from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), which highlighted Newmont’s long-standing support for hepatitis B vaccinations. Acknowledging the high prevalence and rapid spread of Hepatitis B in Ghana – and the urgent need for intervention to prevent a national health crisis – NMIMR has been leading extensive education and vaccination campaigns. Newmont’s financial assistance enables the Institute offer free vaccinations year-after-year.
Newmont’s partnership with NMIMR, however, extends far beyond Hepatitis B prevention. The company has provided sponsorship towards a critical national campaign aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), such as Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis, Leprosy, Buruli Ulcer, and Yaws. These diseases disproportionately affect low-income communities and can result in disability, disfigurement, social stigma, loss of productivity, and chronic poverty.
Amid dwindling funding from development partners, Newmont’s intervention fills a crucial financing gap and helps extend essential healthcare to individuals and communities who urgently need support but may otherwise be unable to afford these life-saving interventions.
Recognition by Otumfuo Osei II Foundation
The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation has also acknowledged Newmont’s contribution to expanding access to quality education in under-resourced communities. Through a three-year partnership between Newmont and the Otumfuo Foundation, six Artificial Intelligence (AI) Smart Laboratories are being established. These facilities and curriculum are designed to expose pupils and students to robotics, 3D modelling, coding, and other emerging technologies.
This partnership is already transforming learning outcomes. Just a little over a year ago, Kona D/A Primary & JHS had no functioning AI lab. Today, it hosts one of Ghana’s most promising AI and robotics teams, made possible through the investment in a fully equipped 50-seater laboratory furnished with 25 tablets, 10 robotics kits, AI learning content and trained master coaches who provide hands-on instruction.
The impact of this support became evident at the Ghana Robotics Competition (GRC) 2025; a groundbreaking event that showcases the innovative capabilities of young Ghanaians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Kona D/A Primary & JHS stood alongside 74 competing teams, representing 37 middle schools, 26 high schools, and 11 universities. Their team, comprising Godfred Ofori (14, JHS 3), Victoria Tabi Boakye (10, Basic 5), and Austin Osei Okrah (13, JHS 3), had only three days to prepare. Despite being first-time entrants and among the youngest competitors, they emerged winners of the national competition.
The laurels did not end there. Kona’s Austin Osei Okrah was also named the overall best in the Tech’s League, earning the distinguished title of Controller Conqueror for GRC 2025, a remarkable achievement for a first-time participant from a less-resourced school.
Prior to this remarkable achievement, Wioso St. Peter’s Junior High School (JHS), the first school to benefit from the Smart Labs initiative in 2024, participated in the 2024 edition of the GRC. After only a few months of training, and as first time participants, Wioso St. Peter’s JHS placed 5th in the national competition, out of a total of 47 participating schools.
Through partnerships, such as with the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, inclusive growth is being nurtured through human capital development.
Appreciation by Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana
The Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana has also recognized Newmont for its contribution toward life-saving surgeries for children with heart conditions. Through Newmont’s collaboration with the Foundation, critical open-heart surgeries have been made possible for underprivileged children who otherwise would not have had access to such specialized care.
Beyond demonstrating leadership in responsible mining and environmental stewardship, Newmont remains focused on delivering positive social impact, directly and through partnerships that create enduring legacy for the less privileged.
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