Gold Fields Ghana Limited says it has invested US$4.26 billion in local procurement, as it seeks to help Ghanaian suppliers build stronger businesses and create lasting value beyond the mining industry.
The company is bringing together more than 300 local and international suppliers for its third Suppliers Conference on October 28–29, 2026, at the Akoon Clubhouse, Tarkwa Mine, with discussions expected to focus on stronger supply chains, supplier partnerships and opportunities for local businesses to grow.
Over the past five years, Gold Fields Ghana says 93% of its procurement spending has been made in-country, with US$2.59 billion directed to businesses in its host communities. The company has also engaged and supported nearly 100 community vendors during the period.
These figures highlight the scale of the company’s local procurement activity, while the upcoming conference shifts attention to how such spending can translate into more sustainable growth for Ghanaian businesses.
For Gold Fields Ghana, the goal is not simply to source more goods and services locally, but to build supplier relationships that deliver value over the long term. This includes helping local businesses strengthen their capacity, compete for larger contracts and expand their opportunities beyond mining.
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The 2026 conference, themed “Partnership for Enduring Value: Building Resilient Supply Chains Beyond Mining,” continues a conversation that began at the company’s inaugural suppliers conference.
The first conference focused on building a sustainable supply chain through partnership, while the second centred on embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in supplier relationships.
This year’s theme takes that approach further by placing greater emphasis on lasting economic benefits and the growth of Ghanaian businesses. Gold Fields Ghana aims to help local suppliers develop into larger, more competitive enterprises capable of creating value beyond the mining sector.
