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Article

20 Oct 2005

Author:
Michael Boateng and Clement Boateng, Ghanaian Chronicle

Tragedy Strikes At Newmont [Ghana]

The dam constructed on Subri River by Newmont Ghana Gold Limited at Dokyikrom near Kenyasi in its Ahafo Project has become a death trap to the people living around the area. Recently, two persons drowned when they were crossing the dam, using a heap of damp sand across it... A Communications Consultant to Newmont, Stephen Baffoe...admitted that there had been complaints about the residents' inability to cross the dam but insisted that the people should use the seven-mile winding route created for them at the northernmost part of the dam... Mr. Baffoe said plans were far advanced to train the people around the dam on how to utilize the water in the dam for fish farming, irrigation and other water-driven income-generating activities. On behalf of the Company, Mr. Baffoe extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and assured them that Newmont would not hesitate to assist the community when the need arose...