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The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and Environment Department participated in a stakeholder durbar to address the devasting impact of illegal mining on water bodies as part of activities to mark World Water Day.
Organised by the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), the discussions focused on the heavily polluted Bonsa river, the primary water source for Tarkwa and surrounding communities, and explored sustainable ways to save polluted water sources.
During the event, Millicent Esi Whajah, Environment Officer – Laboratory at the Gold Fields Tarkwa mine, who was on the panel, highlighted the company's commitment to water stewardship.
She told the audience about the Tarkwa mine's water management plan, explaining the actions taken to conserve and protect water bodies surrounding the operations, as well as the target to recycle 92% of water this year.
In response to this crisis, students from UMaT presented various solutions for water restoration in a competition won by the Geological Department. The winning team's solution combines advanced filtration systems, bioremediation techniques and community-led conservation efforts in restoring water quality and preventing further pollution.
Abdel-Razak Yakubu, the Foundation's Executive Secretary, commended UMaT for its proactiveness in addressing water pollution in the community.
The event was sponsored by the Foundation, with the active participation of 46 members of Water and Sanitation Committees from the Tarkwa and Damang host communities.
