CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Sulemanu Koney, underscores the importance of air transport in Tarkwa, a crucial mining hub in Ghana’s economy, believing it will bolster local businesses.
In an interview with Citi News, Koney advocates for discussions on elevating Tarkwa to a major city, akin to other prominent Ghanaian cities, proposing the introduction of multimodal transportation infrastructure, including air transport.
Despite hosting major mining companies extracting gold, manganese, and other minerals, Tarkwa remains a typical town, prompting calls for its transformation into a true mining city.
At the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in Tarkwa, Koney emphasized the need for serious discussions to transform Tarkwa into a genuine mining city.
Discussing the mining industry’s impact, particularly the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, Koney highlighted their role in facilitating development in areas beyond government reach.
Abdel-Razak Yakubu, Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, noted their commitment to enhancing the education sector, having invested over 100 million dollars in it.