Executives from Gold Fields Ghana and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) convened on December 18, 2025, to discuss potential collaborations and investment opportunities.

The meeting underscored Gold Fields’ significant contribution to Ghana’s economy, with the company’s operations in the country accounting for 31% of its global production.

Leading the Gold Fields delegation was Elliot Twum, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, alongside Emma Morrison, Regional Head of Corporate Affairs, and William Empeh, Head of Human Resource. Kwabena Barning, Chief Technical Officer, headed the MIIF team, which included other senior management personnel.

During the discussions, Mr. Twum highlighted the key factors driving Gold Fields’ operational success in Ghana. He emphasized the company’s experienced technical and management team, robust governance structures, and strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

“Collectively, these elements reflect their unwavering commitment to sustaining operations and advancing asset development in Ghana,” Mr. Twum stated.

He further detailed Gold Fields’ ESG initiatives, including the establishment of Ghana’s first mine foundation, the construction of a 33km asphalted Tarkwa-Damang road at a cost of US$27 million, and a US$13 million, 10,000-capacity stadium. The company has also focused on rehabilitating tailings storage into productive farmland.

These efforts were recognized in 2024 with the awards for “Best Green Mine” and “Best Performer in Environmental Management,” Mr. Twum noted.

The MIIF team expressed their appreciation for the engagement and signaled a strong interest in exploring future collaboration with Gold Fields. This collaboration will focus on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and other areas of mutual benefit, according to officials.

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