Ahafo South

Commercial production at Ahafo South began in 2006, marking the start of Newmont’s operations in the Ahafo region. As Ghana’s largest gold mine, Ahafo South has produced more than 10 million ounces of gold to date through both surface and underground mining.

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

Location
290 km northwest of Accra, Ghana
Mine Type
Surface (open pit) & Underground
Metals
Gold
Date of First Production
2006

Key Facts

  • Over 10 Moz produced to date.
  • Development of Ahafo North mine will raise combined production to approximately 750 Koz of gold per year.
  • Long-term district strategy to extend mine life beyond 2050.
  • Completed mining in Subika open pit in 2025, as planned.
  • Advanced study and exploration work underway to support underground growth beneath Subika and Apensu.
  • Reserves*: 4.1 million ounces of gold
  • Resources*: 7.4 million ounces of gold

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

664
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