The Obuasi mine has produced over 30 million ounces of gold since 1897 and currently hosts an 9.37 million ounce reserve grading 7.06 g/t gold in a measured and indicated resource of 19.63 million ounces grading 6.30 g/t and a further 12.21 million ounces grading 4.54 g/t of inferred resource. Through prospecting, mapping, aerial …
The construction of new plant and infrastructure will continue in 2020. The initial project capital for Obuasi remains in the range of $495 million to $545 million, spent between 2018 to the end of 2020. AngloGold Ashanti's wholly-owned subsidiary, AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana), has poured first gold from the Obuasi gold mine in Ghana.
Revenues for H1 2021 were $1.965 billion, nearly unchanged from a year ago. Guidance has been revised following the Obuasi mine temporary closure. I recommend buying AU below $15.20.
The Obuasi Mine in Ghana, West Africa is the largest producing gold mine in Africa, outside South Africa. The mine has changed from a mine producing from narrow …
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. AGC started underground mining in 1907; Lonrho purchased AGC in 1969; and the Ghanaian Government reduced its holding in 1994, leaving Lonrho (now Lonmin) with a 33% stake …
Gold production at the mine rose 29% for the six months ended 30 June 2023 to 117,000 ounces compared with 91,000 ounces in the corresponding period last year. Significantly, total cash costs also ...
a mining boom, with many large-scale mining projects underway across the country. This has brought with it an increased demand for local mining, engineering, processing and project skills. As such, being competitive in the labour market and establishing the Obuasi mine as the employer of choice has been a key focus. A constructive
It is one of the world's richest gold mines in terms of yield per ton of ore. By the end of the 20th century, it was the 10th largest gold mine in the world. Although mining is dominant, …
Map view. Obuasi is a gold mining community and town which is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the Obuasi Municipal, 39 miles (63 kilometres) south-west of Ashanti capital city Kumasi. Obuasi has a population of 175,043 people.
(Agence Ecofin) - AngloGold Ashanti risque de rater ses objectifs de production d'or pour 2021. Cela s'explique par la suspension depuis plus d'une semaine (et pour une durée indéfinie) des opérations à la mine d'or Obuasi au Ghana, après la disparition d'un employé dans un effondrement le 18 mai dernier.
ISSN: 2456- 4761. Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of. Obuasi Municipality. Emmanuel Kwaning and Evans Atteh b*. a Department of Social Sciences, Friedensau Adventist University ...
Un voyage à Obuasi. Sur cette page vous trouverez des conseils, des liens et des informations détaillées pour des vacances en Obuasi (En Ghana, sur lequel vous pouvez retrouver toutes les infos de voyage ici).Nous répondrons notamment à les plus importants questions: que visiter, quand partir, comment aller à Obuasi et comment se déplacer …
Ghana is the largest producer of gold in West Africa, a region with over 2,500 years of history with regards to gold production and trade. Modern exploration for and mining of gold in Ghana dates ...
December 20, 2019. AngloGold Ashanti Ghana has confirmed the first pour of gold from its Obuasi mine, hinting the restart of operations after they were suspended five years ago. The underground Obuasi gold mine operation is in the Ashanti region, which is approximately 60km south of Kumasi city in Ghana. Production at Obuasi was …
2.1 History of Mining in Ghana (Obuasi) Back in the 7th century A.D., Arab traders were ... Cote d'Or Mining Firm, was contracted at Cape Coast. On June 11, 1897, approval for mining and its ...
Syama. Obuasi gold mine is 65km by road from Kumasi, or 200km north-west of Accra, amid the township of Obuasi. Mining started in Obuasi in 1897. Prior to the mine's closure in 2016, it was one of the world's largest producers of gold. Byrnecut and AngloGold Ashanti entered into an alliance-style contract for this project.
The Obuasi mine (Ashanti Goldfields/AngloGold Ashanti) since 1898 have produced over 600 tons (18 million ounces) of gold (OMA, 2013). AngloGold Ashanti has a long track record as an active supporter of community projects with annual US$0.7 million expenditure on social investment (ICMM, 2007). The company however is criticize for not doing ...
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 ...
Located in the Ashanti region of Ghana, Obuasi is home to one of the world's largest gold mines, the Obuasi Gold Mine. It is estimated to have produced over 1.5 million ounces …
Gold mining and the socio-economi c development of. Obuasi in Adanse. Emmanuel Ababio Ofosu-Mensah. Department of History, University of Ghana, P. O. Box 12, Legon, Accra, Ghana. E …
Things to do in Obuasi: Golfing. Visiting gold mines. Shopping. Tourist Attractions in Obuasi: Len Clay Stadium: The Len Clay Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Obuasi, home ground of Ashanti Gold Sporting Club. It is a modern stadium, inaugurated on 17 April 2005 and has a capacity of holding 20,000 spectators. Obuasi Gold Mine:
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 …
Musée de l'Or d'Obuasi 2. Mont Bonsu 3. Mine d'Or d'Obuasi 4. Centre Culturel d'Obuasi 5. Golf Club d'Obuasi 6. Cascade de Bomfobiri 7. Mont Afadja 8. Lac Bosomtwe 9. Jardin Botanique d'Aburi 10. Fort de Christiansborg Un voyage à Obuasi Située au Ghana, Obuasi est une ville minière réputée pour son importante production d'or.
The company, which seeks to access Obuasi's 30-million-ounce ore body over the next two decades and beyond, said that following a ramp-up period, the mine will generate 2,000 tonnes a day during ...
Here are 10 things to do in Obuasi Cultural Centre, Obuasi, Ghana. 1. Explore the Traditional Festivals. The Obuasi Cultural Centre is renowned for its traditional festivals. Every year, the centre hosts a variety of cultural events, including the Akwasidae Festival, which is held every 42 days. During the festival, visitors can witness ...
En visite lundi à la mine d'or Obuasi, le ministre ghanéen des Terres et des Ressources naturelles A. Jinapor a renouvelé le soutien du gouvernement à la compagnie minière AngloGold Ashanti, propriétaire de l'actif. L'arrivée du ministre intervient en effet quelques jours après l'invasion de la concession du groupe sud ...
Obuasi is an underground operation with the main accesses into the mine consisting of shafts and a single access decline. On receipt of the requisite approvals from the Government of Ghana, the Obuasi redevelopment project began in early 2019. Phases 1 and 2 of the redevelopment project have been completed, bringing capacity to 4,000tpd …
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 …
As a result of the drying up of surface reserves, Obuasi, which used to produce over 750,000 ounces of gold a year during the late-1990s, now produces some 400,000 ounces of gold a year. This year Obuasi is expecting about 415,000 ounces of gold production and over the next three years this will build up to 450,000 ounces a year.
Elle est représentée par une minéralisation à or visible à plus fortes teneurs, concentrée dans des veines, des brèches et des zones de cisaillement.
Moreover, mining activities cause problems by damaging the health and livelihoods of the local people.Participants (22.7%) said that mining activities by AGA in Obuasi municipality affects their health. Participants confirmed that the operations of AGA actually contribute to some of the daily cases reported in the hospital.
Mine d'Obuasi. Ressources: Or. Exploitant: AngloGold Ashanti. Ouverture: 1897. Pays: Ghana. Région: Ashanti. Coordonnées: 6° 08′ 52″ N, 1° 41′ 39″ O. Géolocalisation sur la carte : Ghana. La mine d'Obuasi est une mine à ciel ouvert et souterraine d'or située au Ghana dans la région Ashanti. Elle a ouvert en 1897 [1 ...
Obuasi is a mining town situated in the Ashanti-Kwahu region of Ghana, some 60 km south of Kumasi. Get in [edit] Get around [edit] See [edit] Mine; Do [edit] The town has a world class golf course which was originally the stomping ground of a few privileged ex-pats. The golf course has its own unique character, with obstacles such as goats and ...
AngloGold Ashanti remains firmly committed to the Obuasi Redevelopment Project, which will revive one of the world's largest gold ore bodies and create a modern, …
3. Bobiri Forest Reserve: This nature reserve is located about 40 kilometers from Obuasi and it is a great place to experience the natural beauty of Ghana. Visitors can go on walking tours and watching expeditions in the reserve. 4. Illumination Mosque: This is a beautiful mosque located in the heart of Obuasi.
Summary: Obuasi, an underground operation mining to a depth of 1,500m, is located in Ghana's Ashanti region, approximately 60km south of Kumasi. Obuasi is an underground operation utilising both vertical shafts and declines as main access routes to the underground workings. The mine has seen extensive historical mining activities with …
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 putting on our protective gear was melting away. Toes were wriggled in our heavy boots and we adjusted and readjusted our hard hats.
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Abu Jinapor, has disclosed that government is working with AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine (AGA) and other stakeholders to roll out a community mining scheme within the Obuasi enclave. The move forms part of efforts to end the menace of illegal mining and encroachment on …
In addition to this predicament, the mining operations in Obuasi have resulted in farmers in the area losing their crops as well as the fertility of their land [27] because of the overexploitation and subsequent degradation of customary fallow lands for mining purposes as a result of land shortages in the region [6]. 4.2 Social Effects of ...
