The major supply chain challenges found to be facing the mining sector in Obuasi include supply of low quality products, unreliable or variable lead times, nonavailability of local firms of international standard, fluctuation in Gold prices on the international market, high transportation cost and violence and sporadic attack from the ...
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The major supply chain challenges found to be facing the mining sector in Obuasi include supply of low quality products, unreliable or variable lead times, nonavailability of local firms of international standard, fluctuation in Gold prices on the international market, high transportation cost and violence and sporadic attack from the ...
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JSE-listed gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has successfully restarted its Obuasi gold mine, in Ghana. The mine is being developed into a mechanised underground mine after a five-year hiatus, the ...
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benefits of gold mining have come at a cost, ... development o f Obuasi''. '' Because gold mining is not conce ived as fiscal pla nning and development, ... the sector r eceived US$2.18 .
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Mineralisation comprises two main types: quartz veins containing high-grade free gold and the main sulphide ore in which narrow veins contain gold trapped within arsenopyrite. …
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Obuasi is an underground operation with the main accesses into the mine consisting of shafts and a single access decline with interlevel development of between 15 and 30m. The Obuasi …
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By Nicholas Osei-Wusu. At least eight (8) persons, All men, have been died at the mining town of Obuasi in the Ashanti region. This resulted from a violent clash between some local youth and security detail of the Obuasi Mine of Anglogold Ashanti (AGA) in the early hours of Sunday, January 19, 2025.. A GBC's reliable source at Obuasi alleged that, the clash followed …
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Addressing voters in the Obuasi mining areas, Eng. Ebenezer Aidoo highlighted the party's policies for the mining sector, urging miners to practice responsible mining. "In our manifesto, we have committed to creating a fund to sponsor the operation of community mining, which will be transformed into cooperative mining activities.
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This study employed a subjective evaluation method, using interviews, focus group discussions and observation to analyse the impact of gold mining on the development of Tarkwa and Obuasi in Ghana.
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Gold mines in Ghana are some of the most productive in the world, and the nation's gold sector remains a vital part of its economy, ... The mine is operated by AngloGold Ashanti, one of the largest gold mining companies globally. …
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The South Africa-based gold mining company, which on Monday posted results that saw it break into moderate $9-million free cash flow for the first time since 2010, has impaired to the extent of $1 ...
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The Obuasi underground operation employs mostly the long hole open stoping (LHOS) mining method for ore extraction. Existing infrastructure includes a 2.4Mtpa processing plant with flotation and bacterial oxidation (BIOX), …
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Project Owner/s AngloGold Ashanti. Project Description Obuasi has been in a limited operating phase since 2014. The project aims to redevelop the mine into a modern, productive, long-life and high ...
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Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the Obuasi Municipal and is located about 39 mi (63 km) from Kumasi. As of 2012, the town has a …
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AngloGold Ashanti intends to shut down the underground operations of its Obuasi mine in Ghana, after having lost more than $1 billion on the project. This is a temporary measure as the company tries to turn the mine around and includes retrenching most of the 6 500 workforce. At the Obuasi mine in Ghana, AngloGold
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AngloGold's redevelopment of the Obuasi gold mine in Ghana is a good case study to show that collaboration is key to a sustainable mining sector in Africa. AngloGold will be at this year's 2022 West African Mining & Power …
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In the wake of the Obuasi tragedy, there are growing calls for the government and mining companies to engage in a complete review of the existing frameworks governing the extractive industry. Experts and community advocates argue that a more holistic approach is necessary to address the underlying economic and social factors that contribute to ...
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The gold operation at Obuasi, 200km north-west of Accra in Ghana, was the major asset of Ashanti Goldfields Company (AGC), established in London in 1897. AngloGold Ashanti Ghana, a wholly-owned subsidiary of South African gold miner AngloGold Ashanti, has restarted operations at its Obuasi gold mine after mining activities were suspended five ...
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AngloGold Ashanti achieved its first gold pour at the Obuasi mine in December 2019. https:// Search. Enter your search term *Limited to most recent 250 articles
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At least seven artisanal miners have been killed in clashes with armed forces at AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi gold mining site in Ghana. A large group of armed, illegal miners attempted to forcibly ...
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ASHANTI GOLD. The gold operation at Obuasi, 200km north-west of Accra in Ghana, was the major asset of Ashanti Goldfields Company (AGC), established in London in 1897.
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Out these resources, the extractive industry especially the gold mining sector has remained one of the most significant in shaping local communities and urban areas. The mining sector has been at the fulcrum of intense controversy and trajectories over its development abilities (Yelpaala and Ali, 2005) and destructive efforts.
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AngloGold Ashanti is pleased to announce finalisation of a five-year underground mining contract at the Obuasi Re-Development Project with Underground Mining Alliance Limited, a joint venture between African Underground Mining Services and Accra-based Rocksure International, a wholly-owned Ghanaian mining contractor ("Rocksure"). The agreement, …
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Renowned for its high yield per ton of ore, it stands among the world's most lucrative gold mines. By the close of the 20th century, it had become the 10th largest gold mine globally. While mining plays a dominant role, Obuasi's …
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There is no material change to the mine plan or to Obuasi's published ore reserve and mineral resources. Production for 2022, as the mine ramps up, is estimated to be approximately 240 000 – 260 000 oz at an all-in sustaining cost of approximately US$1250 – US$1350/oz, and with cash costs of US$900 – US$1000/oz.
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The project will transform the mine – which is estimated to have produced 32 Moz of gold over its life – into a modern mechanised and automated mining operation able to produce gold at an average run-rate of 350 000 to 400 000 ozpa for the first ten years, and above 400 000 ozpa over the life of mine, at all-in sustaining costs of around US ...
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Obuasi is on the cusp of a transformative era. Fueled by a significant investment of over GHc15.6 million from AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) as part of its 10 years Socioeconomic Development Plan, the Obuasi Mine, a major gold producer, is embarking on a series of community development projects this year designed to improve infrastructure, social services,…
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