The purpose of the study was to identify frequently used human resource management activities in the mining industry in Ghana and their effect on employee retention. The study collected data from both primary and secondary sources. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data from a sample of one hundred and fifty (150) respondents Training and development, communication and information sharing, health, safety and welfare, incentives and compensation and job security factors are very significant in bringing about turnover intentions within the mining industry. Due to the nature of the mining industry, availability and willingness of respondents was a big challenge though efforts were made to assure respondents of confidentiality.