Newmont Corporation has announced that its Ahafo North project in Afrisipakrom, Ghana, has reached commercial production, following the initial gold pour on 19 September 2025.
The milestone marks the completion of a comprehensive development program that encompassed infrastructure construction, commissioning of the processing facility, and workforce development initiatives.
Newmont chief executive officer Tom Palmer said: “Achieving commercial production at Ahafo North represents a significant milestone for Newmont and our partners in Ghana.
“This new world-class operation demonstrates our commitment to operational excellence while creating enduring value for our investors, communities, host governments and all our stakeholders in this premier mining jurisdiction.
“It’s rare in our industry to see a new mine come to life within a single career. I’m incredibly proud of what our teams have achieved and honoured to have been part of this project from the very beginning.”
In its first year, Ahafo North is projected to produce approximately 50,000oz of gold, with output expected to increase through 2026 as the operation ramps up to full capacity.
Over the next five years, the mine is expected to deliver between 275,000oz and 325,000oz of gold annually throughout its 13-year lifespan, positioning it as a key long-term asset in Newmont’s global portfolio.
Ahafo North represents Newmont’s third mining venture in Ghana. Following the divestment of the Akyem mine in April 2025, it now stands as the company’s second operational site in the country.
The complex comprises four open-pit mines and a stand-alone mill located roughly 50km from the Ahafo South operation, offering operational synergies between the two sites.
The project generated around 4,500 contracted jobs during its construction phase and has established approximately 560 permanent and 1,000 contracted positions for its continuing operations, contributing significantly to the local economy.
Newmont’s portfolio of producing assets and growth prospects spans key mining regions across Africa, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea.
