Newmont reinforces cultural heritage in host communities

As part of its community development and cultural heritage standards, Newmont’s Akyem Mine has donated items to support the cultural festivities within its host communities.

The company presented assorted traditional items to the Hweakwae, Amanfrom, and Mamanso communities to support the celebration of its local Akwasidae festival.

This collaboration is part of Newmont’s commitment to promote and preserve the cultural traditions of its host communities, while fostering social cohesion, unity, and economic development.

‘Our communities hold their cultures and heritage in high esteem, and that makes it a key component of our relationship. We will continue to support initiatives that protect our communities, their people, and traditions.’ said Derek Boateng, Senior Manager, Sustainability and External Relations.

Newmont’s cultural heritage protocol is a key part of its development strategy. It sets the minimum requirements for the identification, protection, and management of cultural heritage within Newmont’s host communities to safeguard tangible and intangible cultural heritage values.

Cultural heritage sites often hold significant historical, spiritual, and social value for local communities. By protecting these sites, Newmont seeks demonstrate respect for the traditions and values of the people who live in the areas where it operate

Together with the community, Newmont holds periodic reviews of the twenty-six  cultural heritage physical assets identified by the people and traditional leaders of the host communities. In the past, Newmont has collaborated with the traditional leaders to relocate cultural heritage sites such as the Yayaaso Royal Cemetery, the Akwasi Akwasi shrine and the Hweakwae Samamuru shrine.

By safeguarding the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of host communities, Newmont is able to operate more responsibly and sustainably, with mutual benefits to both the communities and their own long-term success.