Working in Partnership

Golden Star is committed to actively contributing to the communities in which we operate. This is achieved by maintaining and building strong relationships based on mutual respect and the recognition of each other's rights. Through the development foundations, Golden Star works in partnership with local people, establishing a long term commitment to the betterment of the community and local economic development. 

To access our policy on community affairs and human rights, please click here.

Bringing Skills and Prosperity

In support of our communities, Golden Star actively recruits staff from the local region. In 2016, Golden Star and our contractors employed 2,500 people, 99% of whom were Ghanaian, 66% were from the Western Region of Ghana and 51% were from our immediate host communities.  For every job that Golden Star creates directly, it is believed that a number of other jobs are also created indirectly through services required in the local community and jobs created with suppliers.

Golden Star Development Foundations

To provide longer term benefits for local communities, Golden Star established development foundations for the Wassa and Prestea operations, which are funded with $1 for every ounce of gold produced plus 0.1% of pre-tax profit. 

The foundations fund a variety of community projects, as selected by the local communities. To date, the foundation has contributed approximately $3.4 million in projects and scholarships.