Obuasi: Creating a sustainable future for AngloGold Ashanti

Despite well over a century of sustained mining, Obuasi has an estimated 8.7 Moz gold in reserve and 29.5 Moz of mineral resources, which could comfortably sustain mining for well over the next two decades. In doing so, the company expects production in the first 10 years to average between 350 000 ozpa to 400 000 ozpa, while …

Ghana: Going Down a Gold Mine in Obuasi

A Gold Mine Tour in Ghana. By Julia Hammond. Level 26 of the AngloGold Ashanti Mine in Obuasi Ghana. Nerves were starting to get the better of some members of the group. The excitement that we had felt when …

10 Things to Do in Obuasi Cultural Centre, Obuasi, Ghana

2. Visit the Ashanti Gold Museum The Ashanti Gold Museum is an important part of Obuasi's culture. Located in the centre, the museum houses a collection of gold artifacts from the Ashanti Empire. Visitors can learn about the history of gold mining in Ghana and the significance of gold in the Ashanti culture. 3. Check Out the Art Exhibitions

Randgold, AngloGold Ashanti join forces to revamp Ghana mine

The companies will work on rebuilding Obuasi as "a viable long-life mining business with an attractive cost structure and returns." Randgold said it would lead and fund the development plan to ...

Obuasi Transforms: AngloGold Ashanti Fuels a Brighter Future for Obuasi

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 …

Obuasi Gold Mine, Ghana

(PDF) The Resilience of Mining Communities in Obuasi, as …

Obuasi the host community of the oldest mining site in Ghana is the case study. The study conducted a broad meta-analysis of all the types of capitals available in Obuasi that are essential to ...

87 illegal miners who invaded AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine …

All 87 illegal miners who invaded an underground pit of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine have been rescued and handed over to the police. They include 16 others who were arrested in their fresh ...

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AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across nine countries on four continents. ... Obuasi, an underground operation …

Ore Mineralogy and Mineral Chemistry of the Ashanti …

The gold deposit of the Ashanti mine, located at Obuasi in the central part of Ghana, is a gold-quartz vein and sulfide disseminated type in the Birimian Group, a Lower Proterozoic greenstone formation. The deposit has many common geological and mineralogical fea-tures to the world wide mesothermal gold deposits and,

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine redevelopment project …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched the Obuasi Mine Redevelopment Project amid ecstatic scenes and the expression of joy by the people in the mining town. The re-opening of the mine is expected to create employment for many and boost the local economy. ... He said they were on track to produce their first gold by the …

Goldstone Resources: Obuasi neighbour takes history in its …

Goldstone is focused on developing the AKHM project, which hosts a JORC Code- compliant 602 000 oz gold resource at an average grade of 1.77 g/t, along strike from the Obuasi gold mine, one of the world's major gold mines with a total historical and current resource in excess of 70 Moz of gold.

Obuasi Gold mines in Ashanti region, Ghana

The Wall Street Journal. "In Ghana, AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., the world's No. 3 gold producer, closed shafts at its Obuasi mine in late 2014, as the mine hemorrhaged cash amid sinking metals prices. Early this year, hundreds of men broke through the 13-mile fence around Obuasi and started prospected for gold there on their own." Click to view

Obuasi mine launches ten-year socio-economic …

Obuasi mine launches ten-year socio-economic development plan. After a comprehensive stakeholder consultation process, AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi mine, in 2022, launched a ten-year socio-economic development plan (SEDP) which encapsulates a clear strategy to ensure Obuasi mine and its host communities reap sustained benefits from the mining …

AngloGold to invest $500m to restart Obuasi gold mine

Under the agreement, which incorporates a development agreement, a tax concession agreement, a security agreement and a reclamation security agreement, AngloGold will invest $450 -$500m in bringing Obuasi back to producing and profitable mine operation. The Obuasi Gold Mine has been in "limited operating phase" since …

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 …

Redeveloped Obuasi Mine Pours First Gold

AngloGold Ashanti has poured the first gold at its redeveloped Obuasil gold mine in Ghana. Mining was suspended at Obuasi five years ago. The redevelopment project is targeting …

AngloGold Ashanti's historic Obuasi mine pours first gold

AngloGold Ashanti's wholly-owned subsidiary, AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana), has poured first gold from the Obuasi gold mine in Ghana. This signals the successful …

Obuasi gold mine becomes 'modern, mechanised …

The renowned Obuasi gold mine, in Ghana, is back in action with AngloGold Ashanti confirming the redeveloped asset has poured first gold, five years since mining activities were suspended. This …

Veolia to treat Obuasi water

Gold major AngloGold Ashanti has awarded a water-treatment contract for its Obuasi project in Ghana to French resource management group Veolia Nia Kajastie At Obuasi, like at most mines, water is needed for ore processing, dust control, sludge transportation, as well as employees' needs

Future of Obuasi | Anglo Ashanti

OBUASI MINE New website under construction We are currently working on improving your experience on this website. ... During this period, you can still get in contact with us using the details below. Obuasi office Gold House, Patrice Lumumba Road (PO Box 2665) Accra, Ghana Tel: +233 (0)30 377 3400. Fax: +233 (0)30 377 8155. Eric Asubonteng ...

Underground ore mining in Obuasi to resume mid-October …

AngloGold Ashanti has announced that underground ore mining at the Obuasi Gold Mine in Ghana is expected to resume by mid-October this year. For the remainder of this year, underground ore will be used only to replenish the Run-of-Mine stockpile. Gold production from underground ore sources is therefore expected to re- …

AngloGold to adopt new mining method at Obuasi after …

The mine's gold production fell 36% for the quarter to 46,000 ounces compared to the matching quarter in 2022 as it ran into difficult ground conditions in higher grade areas. ... As a result of the change in mining method, Obuasi is now forecast to produce at levels similar to last year in 2023, and close to 300,000 oz in 2024, as it ...

Obuasi Gold Mine Redevelopment, Ashanti …

The Obuasi gold mine redevelopment project is being implemented in two phases with an estimated investment of £423m ($545m). Phase one was completed in 2019, while phase two is …

AngloGold Ashanti's historic Obuasi mine pours first gold

The mine will be producing gold at an average run-rate of between 350 000 ozpa and 400 000 ozpa for the first ten years, and above 400 000 oz over the life of mine at all-in sustaining costs of around $800/oz.

Major Mines & Projects | Obuasi Mine

There are two broad styles of gold mineralisation including free milling quartz vein gold and sulphiderich, disseminated and refractory gold which form alteration haloes around the quartz vein lodes. Sulphide mineralisation is dominated by arsenopyrite and quartz mineralisation, which is associated with spatially variable, but exceptionally ...

Obuasi, Ghana: A Hidden Gem with Mining Riches and …

The Obuasi gold mines are one of the city's main attractions. Operated by AngloGold Ashanti, one of the world's largest mining companies, these mines are one of the largest and most productive gold extraction sites worldwide. Visitors can take tours of the mines to learn more about the mining industry and the history of mining in Ghana.

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine Empowers 60 local …

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has organised a 2-day capacity-building workshop, dubbed Business Supply Chain Development (BSD) for 60 contractors in Obuasi. The participants were schooled on banking culture, tax compliance, digitalisation – Absa payment platform, procurement processes for goods and materials, procurement …

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine Gets New Managing Director

Obuasi, Ghana — AngloGold Ashanti has appointed Boakye Pobee as the new Managing Director for its Obuasi Mine. Pobee brings extensive experience spanning over 21 years in both open-pit and underground mining. A Distinguished Career Pobee's impressive career trajectory includes key roles in the mining industry. Prior to …