Ahafo North

Ahafo North expands Newmont’s footprint in Ghana, adding profitable gold production over an initial 13 year mine life. Recognized as the best unmined gold deposit in West Africa prior to development, the operation achieved commercial production in October 2025, marking a major milestone in the continued growth of the Ahafo district.

Learn more about our Ahafo South operation, located about 50 km from Ahafo North.

Location
380 km northwest of Accra, Ghana
Mine Type
Surface (open pit)
Metals
Gold
Date of First Production
2025

Key Facts

  • Achieved commercial production on October 30th, 2025, bringing new low-cost ounces into portfolio.
  • Expands Newmont’s existing footprint in Ghana with four open pit mines and a standalone mill located about 30 km from the Ahafo South operation.
  • Best unmined gold deposit in West Africa, adding profitable gold production over an initial 13-year mine life.
  • Focused on mill ramp-up for first full year of production in 2026
  • Total capital costs are estimated to be between $950 million and $1,050 million.
  • Reserves*: 4.7 million ounces of gold
  • Resources*: 3.2 million ounces of gold

* As of FY 2025. Latest Earnings Results | See Cautionary Statement

70
Koz*
Annual Gold Production

(FY 25 | $/oz)

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Contact

Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
8th Floor Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Head Office Building
87 Independence Avenue, Liberation Road, Accra
PMB Airport Post Office,
Accra-Ghana
T: +233 (0) 30 7011 852
    +233 (0) 30 2216 699
    +233 (0) 30 2518 783

Media Contact
David Johnson
Director, Communications
Email: Communications.Africa@newmont.com