'GMWU unhappy with state of mining areas', 4 Sep 2015: Mr Kwarko Mensah Gyakari…Chairman of the Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU), has expressed worry over the low rate of development in some mining areas. He said some multi-national mining firms have failed to give the required attention to address the developmental issues of their host communities. Mr Gyakari said the core mandate of [government]…is to ensure that the royalties and…Mineral Development Fund paid by the mining firms are used to improve mining towns…He said it’s time GMWU hold their leaders accountable and ensure that any money they receive from the mining industry is utilised properly…Mr Alfred Baku…Vice President and Head of West Africa, Gold Fields Ghana, said…Gold Fields foundation invested more than GH¢ 75 million in community development projects in education, water and sanitation, agriculture agribusiness and infrastructure…