[Ghana’s] Second Lady, Matilda Amissah-Arthur, has reiterated the call on mining companies to…[recruit] most of its unskilled labour…from the local communities to foster…peace in the mine-take areas…[She] made the call when she presented hospital equipment worth US$2 million…[to] six health centres within the Newmont Ahafo Mine…area…[She] commended NGGL [Newmont Ghana Gold Limited] for its social responsibility programmes, but…expressed worry that after some mining companies…resettle…local communities…affected by their operations, they fail to address some of the[ir] basic needs…Mr Paul Sowley, General Manager, Environment and Social Responsibility, Newmont Ahafo Mine…gave the assurance that the mining company would continue to ensure that the plights of the local people were alleviated, and was optimistic that the hospital equipment would complement efforts by the government in ensuring access to better and quality healthcare for the people…