Up to 300 illegal miners trapped in Ghana gold mine

Up to 300 illegal gold miners have been trapped in a gold mine in the Ashanti region of southeast Ghana. Many miners are refusing to exit due to fear of arrest. ... The Obuasi underground mine runs to a depth of 1,500 meters at its deepest point and has produced 250koz of gold. Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act states that small-scale …

West Africa Gold Mining Report 2024-2030, Featuring AngloGold Ashanti

Dublin, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "West Africa Gold Mining to 2030 (2024 Update)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets's offering.The report provides a comprehensive ...

Grievance and conflict in Ghana's gold mining industry: The …

Obuasi is located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, approximately 80 km south of the regional capital, Kumasi.It is a historic gold district and the home to AngloGold Ashanti Limited, one of the largest gold mining companies in the world – which is confronted with intense competition with small-scale miners on its concession.

Reviving Obuasi: AngloGold Ashanti's gold mine …

Located 60 km south of Kumasi in Ghana's Ashanti region, Obuasi has a history of formal – and mainly underground – mining dating back to the late 1890s. Mining has extended to a depth of approximately 1.5 km below surface.

Ashanti Region

Kingdom of gold is rich in history and culture. The Ashanti Region, in south Ghana, is the 'Kingdom of gold', with a legacy of fine craftsmanship and culture traditions. Occupying a central portion of modern Ghana, Ashanti is the hub of the ancient territory of the Asante and still the heartland for all Asante people, wherever they may be now.

AngloGold Ashanti CEO, senior leadership conclude high level Ghana …

Last year, AngloGold Ashanti Ghana, produced 310,000oz of gold from its two mines in Ghana. Total expenditure for AngloGold Ashanti Ghana operations from 2018 to 2021 was $1,714bn, with more than 80% spent in country. About half of the in-country spending has gone to wholly-owned Ghana companies.

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited operates the Obuasi mine which is in the municipality of Obuasi, in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Obuasi Mine is primarily an underground operation, mining to a ...

(PDF) The Effects of Illegal Gold Mining on the …

The Effects of Illegal Gold Mining on the Education of Children: A Case Study of Aniamoah Community in the Atwima Mponua District, Ashanti Region-Ghana February 2018 Authors:

Reviving Obuasi: AngloGold Ashanti's gold mine …

The venerable Obuasi gold mine in Ghana, which was placed on careand- maintenance a few years ago, has sprung back to life as a result of the implementation …

The Dangerous Couple: Illegal Mining and Water …

1. Introduction. Mining is the extraction (removal) of minerals and metals from the Earth, e.g., manganese, gold, copper, tin, etc. For decades, the extraction and subsequent processing of gold have provided thousands of indigenous people with employment and many continents with a wealth of economic development …

Dozens of Illegal miners exit Ghana gold mine where they …

LONDON -- Dozens of illegal miners have safely exited an underground gold mine shaft in the Ashanti region of Ghana after they were feared trapped. Several illegal miners are reported to have ...

As Ghana pushes mining in forests, a cautionary tale from a …

A third of the Apamprama Forest Reserve, in Ghana's gold-rich Ashanti region, has disappeared in little more than 20 years. Satellite data show that forest loss has accelerated since 2018, when ...

Obuasi, Ghana, AngloGold Ashanti

GHANA Obuasi, an underground operation mining to a depth of 1,500m, is in the Ashanti region, approximately 60km south of Kumasi. Obuasi was on care and maintenance from 2016 to the start of its redevelopment early in 2019, following the receipt of the requisite approvals from the Government of Ghana.

Asante Gold

Asante Gold Corporation is a gold production, exploration and development company with a high-quality portfolio of mines and projects in Ghana, Africa's largest and safest gold producer. Asante is focused on operating, developing and managing gold mines and projects including the Bibiani mine, Chirano mine and Kubi development project located ...

Ghana | OPERATIONS

Ghana Gold Fields' operations in Ghana comprise the Tarkwa and Damang gold mines in the Western Region. In 2023, Gold Fields announced it had entered into negotiations with the government of Ghana and AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) to form a JV to combine the adjacent Tarkwa and Iduapriem mines.

Guskin Gold Mobilizes Mining Equipment and Work Crews to Tepa Gold …

Guskin is focused on gold exploration and mining in Ghana, the number one gold producer in Africa and seventh largest gold producing country in the world. The Company's leadership team is world-class.

Obuasi Gold Mine Redevelopment, Ashanti …

The Obuasi gold mine located in the Ashanti region of southern Ghana is being redeveloped into a modern and mechanised mine for longer operational life. Owned and operated by Africa's biggest gold …

Guskin Gold Corp. Mobilizes Mining Equipment and Work …

Guskin Gold Corp. Mobilizes Mining Equipment and Work Crews to Tepa Gold Mine, Ashanti Region, Ghana. ACCESSWIRE. Mon, Jun 27, 2022, 7: ... Guskin is focused on gold exploration and mining in ...

Obuasi Gold Mine, Ghana

The Obuasi gold mine, located 200km north-west of Accra in Ghana, was the major asset of Ashanti Goldfields Company (AGC), established in London in 1897. AGC …

Edikan Mine

Edikan was Perseus' first mining operation, commencing commercial production in January 2012. The mine is in the Central Region of Ghana, within the Ashanti Gold Belt. Gold ore is sourced from several open …

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana | 39,322 followers on LinkedIn. The safety of people is our priority | AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited operates the Obuasi mine which is in the municipality of Obuasi, in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Obuasi Mine is primarily an underground operation, mining to a depth of 1,500m. The mine has been in operation …

(PDF) Small Scale Gold Mining and Environmental Degradation, in Ghana

Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. It was legalised recently when the Small Scale Mining L aw ...

Obuasi, Ghana

Obuasi, an underground operation mining to a depth of 1,500m, is located in Ghana's Ashanti region, approximately 60km south of Kumasi.

Assessment and Awareness of Health Risks Posed by …

The extent of mercury contamination in soils and sediments of an artisanal gold mining community (Mpatasie) was found and the inhabitants' awareness of the risks posed by mercury was determined using a structured questionnaire. The mean concentration of mercury in soil from the community and mining fields was 0.26 mg/kg …

Akrokeri-Homase Gold Project, Ashanti region, Ghana

The Akrokeri-Homase gold project is a high-grade mining operation located near the Akrikeri town in Ashanti region, Ghana. It is situated 12km away from …

Development in the Mining Industry in Ghana

Gold Mining in Ghana Development in the Mining Industry in Ghana | Alfred Baku | November 2020 Source: Ghana Chamber of Mines (2019) *Chamber producing member companies only •Gold continues to account for over 90% of total mining revenues •Gold Mining = 10% of national GDP 2018 2019f 2020f 2021f 2022f 2023f

Gold mining's environmental footprints, drivers, and future …

Over the last two decades, gold mining in Ghana, particularly in the small-scale sector, has experienced significant growth, driven in part by global market factors …

Mining Companies In Ashanti Region in Ghana

Quality Gold Mining Limited Info Email Phone No:38 Block Ridge obausi.obuasi-ashanti Region p.o.box 434 Obausi... Aluminum Alloy Alloy Minerals & Metallurgy Teebeek Ashanti Gold Mines Info Email Web Phone Post Office Box 235 Obuasi Ashanti Region West Africa Other Processing Services Agriculture Products Processing Other Metals & …

As Ghana pushes mining in forests, a cautionary tale from a …

A third of the Apamprama Forest Reserve, in Ghana's gold-rich Ashanti region, has disappeared in little more than 20 years. Satellite data show that forest loss …

Central Ashanti Gold Project

Central Ashanti region of Ghana, West Africa. Reserves. Proven: 18.4Mt graded at 1.4g/t Au, probable: 37.2 Mt graded at 1.1g/t Au ... Central Ashanti gold mine is located approximately 57km south-west of Obuasi and 195km north-west of Ghana's capital Accra. ... Contractors linked to the West African former Ayanfuri gold project. A mining ...

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