Newmont Corporation, has partnered the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Roads and Highways, to‎ rehabilitate the 46km Sunyani-Ntotroso-Akyerensua highway.

‎A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday October 7 between Newmont and the Ministry of Roads and Highways. 

‎Information available to Sompaonline.com indicates that, the contractor has begun mobilization to commence work on the road. 

‎‎In a statement signed and made available to Sompa FM by David Johnson Director, Communications – Africa said, "Newmont has been particularly focused on infrastructure development over the years, in addition to‎ its health, education, and other development-focused investments."‎

‎The mining giant touted it's achievement in road infrastructure projects saying, "In the Ahafo area, the company has funded and committed to the rehabilitation of major roads, including the Ntotroso-Kenyasi road, the Hwediem-Kenyasi road, and internal roads within the Ntotroso, Wamahinso, Gyedu, Kenyasi No.1 and Kenyasi No.2 communities."

‎"Newmont recognizes the important role that road infrastructure plays in facilitating the transportation of goods and services, as well as stimulating local economic growth."

‎ "In supporting government’s effort at improving infrastructure nation-wide, the company is living its purpose of creating value and improving lives through sustainable and responsible mining", the statement added. 

‎Newmont says it's purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining.

‎Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver. 

‎Sompaonline.com/Akua Nyarko Abronoma