Newmont Corporation has rejected reports suggesting unfair treatment of employees declared medically unfit to work at its Ahafo operations, insisting its compensation structure exceeds legal requirements.

In a statement on Wednesday, September 10, the company stated that recent media reports have created a “false impression” that some affected workers were being treated differently under the current regime.

According to Newmont, a Collective Agreement (CA) signed in the first quarter of 2025 between the company and the Standing Negotiation Committee, made up of union representatives and management, entitles medically unfit employees to "36 months of basic pay plus 18 months of free medical treatment" through a company-funded scheme.

The package, Newmont stressed, is in addition to benefits mandated under Ghana’s Workmen’s Compensation Act (PNDC 187).

"The purpose of the combined revised benefit structure ensure that all necessary medical expenses
are covered for the duration of recovery, providing the employee with long-term financial security,
comprehensive quality care, a focus on recovery, and protection against unexpected costs, in addition
to a lump sum cash payout," part of the statement read.

The company indicated that media reports had alleged that some workers still enjoy 60 months’ basic pay while others do not.

However, Newmont clarified that all employees declared medically unfit after the implementation of the 2025 agreement fall under the new terms.

“We carried out extensive engagements with unionised employees on the changes and related benefits prior to implementation,” the statement added.