Deal #4787

Ghana
Created at
2015-09-23
Last update
2020-12-02
Last full update
2020-07-02

Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected

Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected
The concession is in Obuasi and cover 53 communities. The largely forested region is occupied by 240,000 people who are mainly subsistence farmers.

Recognition status of community land tenure

Recognition status of community land tenure
Indigenous Peoples traditional or customary rights recognized by government, Community traditional or customary rights recognized by government

Consultation of local community

Comment on consultation of local community
There is a consultative committee where traditional leaders represent their respective communities.

Displacement of people

Comment on displacement of people
80 communities lie within a 30km radius of the mine.

Promised benefits for local communities

Promised benefits for local communities
Health, Education
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
There is a Community Trust Fund made up of $2 per oz