Mining giant, Anglo Gold Ashanti says it is planning to recruit about 2,500 workers following its resolve to resume fullscale operations at its Obuasi mine. The Managing Director of the company, Mr. Eric Asubonteng made this known at a Town Hall meeting organized by the mining giant with stakeholders in Obuasi. The program which was […]
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Get PricePresident Nana Addo Dankwa AkufoAddo, has reopened the Anglogold Ashanti gold mine in Obuasi, which had been effectively closed since 2014, in fulfilment of a campaign pledge he made to the people of Obuasi on 15 th July, 2016, in the lead up to the 2016 general elections.. Addressing the Chiefs and people of Obuasi, yesterday, 22 nd January, 2019, President AkufoAddo noted that upon his ...
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Get PriceJan 23, 2019· The reopened Obuasi Gold mine is expected to generate billion revenue for Ghana in a period of 20 years of its life of mine. The components of the projected billion revenue from the Obuasi Gold mine according to the Managing Director of Anglogold Ashanti, Eric Asubonteng includes; Direct taxes to government, cooperate social responsibility, and royalties amongst others.
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Get PriceJan 23, 2019· Touching on the distressed state of Obuasi town, President AkufoAddo declared that the time had come for the community to reflect on the fact that it hosts one of the richest gold mines, not in Ghana alone but anywhere in the world. He acknowledged that over the past few years multinational mining companies had complemented some work by ...
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Get PriceAug 01, 2019· The Obuasi mine has been under care and maintenance since 2016 and is currently working towards pouring first gold in December. Ongoing construction activities have already seen over 3,000 workers employed for underground tunnels, production plants and other important components.
Get PriceObuasi Gold mine to employ over 2k people – AkufoAddo By Ellsamwise King on January 22, 2019. President Nana Addo Dankwa AkufoAddo, has reopened the Anglogold Ashanti gold mine in Obuasi, which had been closed since 2014.
Get PriceUnder the contract, UMA will provide a full suite of underground mining services at Obuasi, with major capital equipment supplied by AngloGold Ashanti. Works are expected to commence in the March quarter of 2019. Approximately 550 people will be employed during the project term.
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Get PriceSep 17, 2015· Accra, Sept 17, GNA Randgold Resources Limited (Randgold) and AngloGold Ashanti have concluded an investment agreement to develop and operate AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi gold mine. Under the Agreement, Randgold will lead and fund a development plan designed to rebuild Obuasi as a viable longlife mining business with an attractive cost ...
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Get PriceSep 17, 2015· Randgold chief executive Mark Bristow said “Obuasi is a worldclass resource. We now have to see if we can convert it into a worldclass mine. We have a long history of cooperation with AngloGold Ashanti and we look forward to working with them again on charting a new course towards a viable future for Obuasi.”
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