Earl International Group Gold Ghana Limited has reaffirmed its contribution to Ghana’s economy, disclosing that the company paid more than GH¢30 million in taxes, royalties, and statutory obligations to the state and local authorities in 2025.
The disclosure was made by the Assistant Public Relations Officer of the company, Albert Azongo, when members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology paid a working visit to the mining firm in the Upper East Region.
According to Mr. Azongo, the company paid a little over GH¢11 million as corporate income tax to the Government of Ghana in 2025. In addition, it paid GH¢9.7 million in mineral royalties, noting that the figure does not include royalties for the last quarter of the year, which is expected to increase the total amount.
He further indicated that Earl International Group Gold Ghana Limited paid more than GH¢7 million in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes on behalf of its workers, as well as about GH¢1.9 million to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
“At the local level, we also meet all our statutory obligations. In 2025, we paid over GH¢158,000 as ground rent, which we are mandated by law to pay as a mining lease holder,” Mr. Azongo said.
He added that the Talensi District Assembly, as a key stakeholder, has benefited significantly from the company’s operations. “We paid about GH¢318,000 in property rates to the Talensi District Assembly and an additional GH¢165,000 as operating permit fees in 2025,” he stated.
Mr. Azongo stressed that the company remains committed to growing with its host communities by creating job opportunities and strengthening local economic activities, while continuing to honour its financial obligations to the state.
He also revealed that Earl International Group Gold Ghana Limited is among nine large-scale mining companies participating in the national gold purchase programme, under which 20 percent of their gold production is sold to the Gold Board.
“We believe in building our nation. That is why we are subscribed to the programme and sell 20 percent of our gold to the Gold Board,” he noted.
The company’s contributions, he said, demonstrate its commitment to responsible mining, national development, and sustainable partnerships with both government and local authorities.
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