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Ghanaian communities protest Newmont’s mine expansion, demanding justice for damages and safety.
Residents of Techire and Afrisipakrom in Ghana’s Tano North Municipality are demanding justice over Newmont Ghana’s Ahafo North gold mine expansion, citing unaddressed harm including damaged homes, lost crops, health concerns, and displacement.
They allege inadequate compensation, failed resettlement, and unsafe blasting despite repeated appeals to authorities and human rights groups.
While Newmont claims compliance with international standards, locals say their experiences contradict this.
The communities plan peaceful protests, emphasizing support for development but insisting on dignity, safety, and accountability.
Neither Newmont nor local officials have responded, heightening feelings of abandonment amid ongoing mining operations.
Las comunidades ghanesas protestan por la expansión de la mina Newmont, exigiendo justicia por los daños y la seguridad.