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THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES CONGRATULATES MR. DANQUAH ADDO-YOBO ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS COUNTRY MANAGER OF NEWMONT GHANA

On behalf of the President and members of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, we  extend warm congratulations to Mr. Danquah Addo-Yobo on his appointment as Country Manager for Newmont’s Ghana operations.

Mr. Addo-Yobo’s appointment forms part of Newmont’s strategic realignment under its newly established Africa Asia Pacific (AAP) Business Unit, a move that underscores the company’s continued commitment to operational excellence, local leadership, and deepening country-level partnerships.

The Chamber recognizes Mr. Addo-Yobo’s outstanding leadership and extensive experience, spanning over two decades across the mining, agribusiness, telecommunications, and logistics sectors. His proven ability to drive business transformation and champion sustainable growth uniquely positions him to steer Newmont Ghana toward further success and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Ghana’s mining industry.

“Mr. Addo-Yobo’s appointment is both a testament to his personal leadership qualities and a reflection of Newmont’s commitment to empowering Ghanaian professionals to lead within the global mining landscape,” said Kenneth Ashigbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines. “We are confident that under his stewardship, Newmont Ghana will continue to demonstrate excellence in responsible mining, innovation, and community development.”

The Ghana Chamber of Mines looks forward to continued collaboration with Newmont Ghana under his leadership in advancing the shared vision of a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive mining sector that drives national development.

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