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Newmont completes GH₵ 95m Hwidiem–Kenyasi road; commits $34m to boost Ahafo South infrastructure

 Mining giant Newmont has reaffirmed its commitment to community development with major investments in road infrastructure, including the completed 8.2-kilometre asphalt road between Hwidiem and Kenyasi and a newly announced $34 million package to upgrade roads in the Ahafo South mine area between 2025 and 2028. In line with its broader sustainability and development agenda, Newmont has completed the construction of an 8.2km asphalt road connecting Hwidiem to Kenyasi at a cost of GH₵ 95.4 million. This vital route provides improved access to services and trade across the region, linking Kenyasi to major towns including Acherensua, Tepa, Bechem, and Kumasi. The company is also launching a major infrastructure initiative that will see an additional $34 million invested from 2025 to 2028 in the surrounding communities of its Ahafo South mine. The project will cover:                •     ...