The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has honoured Newmont’s Akyem Mine for its exceptional fire safety record. This recognition reinforces the critical role of fire prevention and emergency preparedness in safeguarding lives.
The company’s recognition, awarded during the 2025 Fire Safety Week Celebrations in Koforidua, comes when the country has seen a sharp rise in market fires, domestic blazes, explosions, and industrial incidents, leaving families and businesses devastated. According to the GNFS, many of these tragedies could have been prevented with stricter adherence to fire safety measures, early detection systems, and proper emergency response training.
The award highlights Newmont’s commitment to upholding the highest fire safety standards in the Birim North District and the Eastern Region of Ghana.
A model for fire safety in Ghana
Newmont was among fifteen companies recognized for, not only complying with but exceeding the fire safety requirements outlined in the Fire Precaution Regulations, 2003 (L.I. 1724). The company’s fire safety protocols and discipline stand in contrast to the worrying trend that has contributed to the country’s growing fire statistics.
“Safety is not just a policy at Newmont. It is how we work and live,” said Akua Berantuo Armooh, Health and Safety Manager at Newmont Akyem.
“We have seen the devastating impact of fires on families, businesses, and communities across Ghana. That’s why we take every measure possible to prevent such tragedies at our sites and in our host communities. If a task cannot be done safely, it must not be done at all,” she added.