Newmont Corporation Contributes GH¢12.822 Billion in Fiscal Payments to Ghana in 2025
Newmont Corporation has announced that it contributed GH¢12.822 billion in taxes and other statutory payments to the Government of Ghana for the 2025 fiscal year.
The company in a statement released on Wednesday, March 18,2026 stated that the payments reinforce its position as a leading contributor to Ghana’s domestic revenue. The funds were disbursed through key state institutions, including the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Ministry of Finance, and the Forestry Commission.
A breakdown of the payments shows Corporate Tax as the largest component at GH¢5.382 billion, followed by Capital Gains Tax of GH¢3.025 billion, linked to the sale of the company’s Akyem Mine in April 2025. Carried Interest contributed GH¢1.832 billion, while Mineral Royalties amounted to GH¢1.628 billion.
Other contributions included PAYE Tax of GH¢514 million, Withholding Tax of GH¢434 million, Forestry Levy of GH¢15 million, and Property Rate of GH¢2 million.
Beyond its fiscal contributions, Newmont Corporation said it continues to support Ghana’s long-term socio-economic development through targeted investments in infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and community development.
In 2025, the company partnered with the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Roads and Highways to rehabilitate the 46-kilometre Sunyani–Ntotroso–Akyerensua highway, a key transport corridor linking the Bono and Ahafo regions. The project is expected to improve road safety, enhance connectivity, and stimulate local economic growth.
The company also supported Ghana’s Tree for Life Initiative, which focuses on restoring degraded lands and promoting environmental sustainability.
Newmont Corporation remains the leading gold producer in Ghana, with a continued commitment to responsible mining that generates value and improves lives at both the local and national levels.
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