Ahafo mine has created some environmental degradation and conflict, including a fish kill in 2012.

Akyem mine is located in the Ajenjua Bepo Forest Reserve, which has generated concerns about ecological damage.

[5] The mine is an open pit 2.65 kilometre long and 900 meters wide with a depth of 465 m.[3] Estimated reserves are 7.7 million ounces of gold.

[6] Newmont had invested $1.1 billion in the mine by 2013. and expected production of 450,000 ounces of gold from 2013 to 2018.

The jury said that the company "destroyed unique natural habitats, carried out forced resettlement of local people and polluted soil and rivers.