Newmont has appointed Abdul-Rahman Amoadu as its first Ghanaian Managing Director to lead the company’s business operations in Africa.
This appointment, effective August 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone for Newmont, which operates two mines (Akyem and Ahafo South) and a project (Ahafo North) in Ghana, alongside joint venture exploration projects across the continent.
Natascha Viljoen, Chief Operating Officer of Newmont, commented, “Given Rahman’s extensive management background in finance, operations, and international trade, along with his global experience and familiarity with the African continent, he is uniquely qualified to lead our business in Africa as we build a premier mining portfolio.”
Newmont has been operating in Africa for nearly two decades, starting commercial production in 2006 with the Ahafo South mine, followed by the Akyem mine in 2013. It is currently the largest gold producer in Ghana and the biggest employer in the mining sector.
Rahman’s appointment comes as Newmont is actively advancing its Ahafo North project, which will be the company’s third mine in Ghana.
Prior to this role, Rahman was the Managing Director of Newmont’s Yanacocha mine in Peru and has previously served as the South America Regional Chief Finance Officer and Africa Regional Chief Finance Officer. Before joining Newmont, he had a successful career at Maersk, holding senior management roles across Africa and Europe.
