By Ayomide Otitoju
Ghana-based gold mining firm Typhoon Greenfield Development has launched an in-house initiative aimed at empowering artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) operating near its mining clusters, the company’s CEO, Kwaku Nsiah-Asare, has revealed.
In an interview with African Mining Week 2025, Nsiah-Asare said the program seeks to create an association of ASM operators to tackle key sector challenges, including access to financing, regulatory compliance, and formalization.
“People appreciate the level of standardization we have achieved. We intend to assist miners with financing and practical solutions to overcome challenges related to ASM standardization and responsible mining,” he said.
Typhoon Greenfield is the first small-scale mining company in Ghana to meet London Bullion Market Association standards, underscoring its commitment to responsible and sustainable practices.
“African countries can learn from Ghana’s approach to making mining greener and more environmentally conscious. Once miners understand how to minimize their environmental impact and organize their operations safely, formalization becomes much easier,” Nsiah-Asare added.
