{"id":16560,"date":"2026-04-14T12:40:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=16560"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:40:26","slug":"terchire-camp-residents-shut-down-newmont-mine-over-compensation-resettlement-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=16560","title":{"rendered":"Terchire-Camp Residents Shut Down Newmont Mine Over Compensation, Resettlement Row"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Residents of Terchire-Camp in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region on Monday disrupted operations at a Newmont gold mining site, protesting what they describe as unpaid compensation and delayed resettlement arrangements linked to the company\u2019s Ahafo North project.<\/p>\n<p>Clad in red attire and waving flags while chanting, drumming and dancing, the aggrieved residents stormed the site to demand urgent action, bringing activities to a halt.<\/p>\n<p>The incident marks a fresh escalation in long-standing tensions between the community and the mining company over land acquisition and livelihood disruption.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10033025798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-6.41.08-AM-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The residents allege that farmlands have been taken without full payment of agreed compensation, while several displaced families are still awaiting relocation to new homes.<\/p>\n<p>They also raised safety concerns, claiming that repeated blasting activities have damaged buildings and affected water sources in the community.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10033025799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-6.41.07-AM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe are not against development,\u201d said Adjin-Frimpong, a resident, \u201cbut we deserve dignity, fairness, and the right to live in safety.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another resident, Gausu Mohammed, added that \u201cour homes are cracking, and our children live in fear every time explosives go off,\u201d accusing authorities of ignoring repeated petitions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10033025800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-6.41.06-AM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The community insists that a stakeholder \u201croadmap\u201d requiring full compensation and proper resettlement before continued mining has not been respected.<\/p>\n<p>While the Tano North Municipal Chief Executive, Pius Opoku intervened to calm tensions, residents say they remain resolute and will continue their protests until their demands are met, calling on national leaders and international human rights bodies to intervene.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Disclaimer: The content provided on Fish FM Online is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information presented. Fish FM Online and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, nor for any decisions made based on the content available on our platform.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents of Terchire-Camp in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region on Monday disrupted operations at a Newmont gold mining site, protesting what they describe as unpaid compensation and delayed resettlement arrangements linked to the company\u2019s Ahafo North project. 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