Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX:NEM) has partnered with the government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Roads and Highways, to rehabilitate the 46km Sunyani-Ntotronso-Akyerensua highway.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Newmont and the Ministry of Roads and Highways, and the contractor has begun mobilisation to commence work on the road.

Newmont has been particularly focused on infrastructure development over the years, in addition to its health, education, and other development-focused investments. 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 recognises the important role that road infrastructure plays in facilitating the transportation of goods and services, as well as stimulating local economic growth. In supporting the government’s effort at improving infrastructure nationwide, the company is living its purpose of creating value and improving lives through sustainable and responsible mining.

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Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea.

Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognised for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise.

Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining.