No job losses in Damang Mine takeover – Lands Minister assures

The government has promised that the upcoming takeover of the Damang Mine will not result in any job losses, as officials move to secure a smooth transition.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, said all existing contracts will be honoured, and no staff will be displaced during the change of ownership.

He added that no unrest among workers is expected because measures have been put in place to maintain stability.

The Minister made the comments during a working visit to the mine, where he led Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources to review preparations ahead of the takeover.

The current lease held by Gold Fields is set to expire on April 18.

“This assurance is coming from President John Dramani Mahama. His focus is on the people who work here. Those who have families need to be protected. So, I am here with MPs who will work on this same mine in terms of future lease to make sure that there is an orderly transition to make sure that the operation is not interrupted, and that it guarantees the safety of the miners, and also guarantees the contract of those who are already here,” the lands minister said.

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