AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi gold mine is located in the Ashanti region of Ghana, 200 km north-west of Accra. It was acquired by AngloGold following a merger with Ashanti Goldfields in 2004. Falling gold prices in 2013 overtook hit restructuring efforts and in 2014 underground production was suspended rather than operate at a loss.
AngloGold Ashanti poured its first gold at the Obuasi Gold Mine in December, signalling its successful redevelopment into a modern, mechanised mining operation. The mine has a clear investment framework and supportive environment created by the President of Ghana and .
The Obuasi Gold Mine has been in "limited operating phase" since 2014, where it was decided that the mine operations would be significantly reduced due to falling gold prices and a prolonged period of significant losses.[2]
In Obuasi in southern Ghana, Veolia will manage all the water treatment plants for 3 years - 4 wastewater treatment plants and 2 drinking water treatment plants - which guarantee the quality of water treatment and discharges related to the operation of the gold mine by AngloGold Ashanti.
Speaking at an event commemorating the first gold pour of the Anglogold Ashanti Mine, on Wednesday, 29 January 2020, the President recounted how, on 22 January 2019, he launched the Obuasi Mine Redevelopment Project, whose aim was to signal a return to operation of the Obuasi mine, which had been effectively closed since 2014.
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana confirms an employee at its Obuasi Gold Mine in Ghana has tested positive with the COVID-19 virus. A statement from the company said the employee is a Ghanaian who lives in ...
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Jan 31, 2020· AngloGold has earmarked $495-million to $545-million to transform Obuasi into an underground mechanised operation that will produce 350,000 to 400,000 ounces of gold .
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 achievement signals the successful redevelopment of the mine into a "modern, mechanised mining operation", the company said.
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 2014, where it was ...
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 2014, where it was ...
OGM owns about 43% of the mining operation in Tarkwa mines. Open-pit. OBUASI MINE . The Obuasi Gold Mine is an open-pit and underground gold mine situated near Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is one of the top-9 largest gold mines on Earth. It is a wholly-owned site of OGM. 0.
The Obuasi Gold Mine(OGM) is an open-pit and underground gold mine situated near Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is one of the top-9 largest gold mines on Earth. The 'land' is primarily owned by the Asantehene King Osei Tutu II. The mine is in Obuasi Municipal District, which is roughly 39 miles (59.4 kilometers) south-west of regional capital Kumasi.
Iduapriem Mine is an open-pit mine and its processing facilities include a carbonin-pulp (CIP) plant with a gravity circuit. The gravity feed recovers about 30% of the gold with the remainder recovered by the CIP plant. Obuasi, an underground mine in the Ashanti region of Ghana, was placed on care and maintenance from 2016.
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 AngloGold Ashanti's historic Obuasi Mine in the Ashanti region. The project includes the redevelopment of two historically producing mines namely Akrokeri and Homase.
The Obuasi Gold Mine is an open-pit and underground gold mine situated near Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The operation is owned by AngloGold Ashanti. In 2008, AngloGold Ashantis Ghana operations, consisting of Obuasi and the Iduapriem Gold Mine, contributed 11% to the companys annual production.
Mar 17, 2020· The underground Obuasi gold mine operation is in the Ashanti region, which is approximately 60km south of Kumasi city in Ghana. The infected employee, who is currently in self-isolation, is a Ghanaian living in mine accommodation. He had recently returned from the UK.
Oct 14, 2015· Anything that keeps working for more than a century is worthy of note. That includes the Obuasi gold mine in Ghana. Dating back to 1897, it was well past the 100-year mark before owner AngloGold Ashanti put it on care-and-maintenance last year due to high production costs.. Now there is talk of reopening it as a joint venture between AngloGold and Randgold.
Jul 10, 2019· Re-opened Obuasi Mine is expected to produce 4000 tons of gold by the end of 2020. On-going redevelopment is expected to extend the life span of the mine .
Graham Ehm, AngloGold Ashanti executive vice president - group planning and technical, said: "Obuasi is an important investment in Ghana and we have worked hard with the government of Ghana to progress the redevelopment of the mine as a modern operation. Obuasi is a key asset in AGA's portfolio and to the Ghanaian mining industry.
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 achievement signals the successful redevelopment of the mine into a "modern, mechanised mining operation", the company said.
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 achievement signals the successful redevelopment of the mine into a "modern, mechanised mining operation", the company said.
obuasi gold mining. 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 .
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient, and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation will .