The Vice President and Investment Director of Cardinal Namdini SD Gold, a large-scale mining company operating in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, Vincent Xiao Suun, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to creating wealth for local communities and contributing significantly to Ghana’s economic growth.
Speaking to the media following a working visit by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Mr. Suun emphasized that the company’s core ambition goes beyond gold production to delivering long-term socio-economic benefits.
The minister’s visit was aimed at assessing the company’s compliance with mining regulations and evaluating the progress of operations at the site.
Mr. Suun disclosed that Cardinal Namdini SD Gold has already injected approximately $100 million into the Ghanaian economy and currently provides employment to about 2,000 people, many of whom are Ghanaians. He noted that these investments underscore the company’s strong commitment to local development and inclusive growth.
“We want to enrich local people. We want to enrich the country. We want to create enduring value for all of our stakeholders,” he stated.
He further indicated that the company is poised to scale up its investments as operations expand, creating more employment and business opportunities within the enclave and beyond.
Describing the engagement with the sector minister as fruitful, Mr. Suun said the discussions highlighted the strategic importance of the Namdini Gold Project to Ghana’s mining industry.
“We had a good engagement with the minister and the high-powered delegation. That shows the importance of this project. He also gave us more responsibilities,” he noted.
According to Mr. Suun, part of the minister’s directives includes prioritizing the development of local human capital. He explained that the company is committed to equipping community members with relevant skills through training and capacity-building initiatives.
He added that the project, which is still in its early stages, has a projected lifespan of nearly two decades, offering a unique opportunity for sustained community transformation.
“We are still a young project. We will be operating here for another 19 or 20 years, so we believe the local community will grow with us, gain more training and education, and become very important parts of our project,” he said.
The Namdini Gold Project is expected to play a pivotal role in boosting economic activity in the Upper East Region while strengthening Ghana’s position as a leading gold producer in Africa.
Source: BlueWaves Radio 93.7 FM/ Maurice Duncan/ Bolgatanga
