The Asante gold mine at Obuasi remained the country's major producer while others became depleted. 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, the town's economy has diversified through commerce ...

Background. Soil contamination with heavy metals and metalloids has become an increasingly important issue in recent years. Objectives. The present study examines possible contamination of the environment with metals from gold mining activities in Obuasi, Ghana. Methods. Soil samples were collected from commercial …

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. ... AngloGold Ashanti estimates mining at a rate of 2,000 t/d from Obuasi during 2020, climbing to 4,000 t/d by year-end. ...

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. Whilst the mining of gold was expected to translate

Obuasi has one of the largest gold mining company which was formerly known as Ashanti Goldfields Corporation (AGC) however, currently AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) mines to a depth of 1,500m. From 2016 till the start of its reconstruction in early 2019, AGA was on "care and maintenance" while the Ghanaian government provided the appropriate ...

AngloGold Ashanti, one of Africa's largest gold producers, has successfully proven its ability to transform the historic Brownfields Obuasi gold mine in the Ashanti region of Ghana into a modern, mechanised mining operation capable of producing more than 400 000 ozpa of gold over the next two decades, with additional scope to go …

Obuasi (Ash), Dec. 18, GNA – The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) has applauded the contribution of the Anglo-Gold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine to building a vibrant local economy for the mining community. Through its Social Management Plan, the mining company, acting in collaboration with the Obuasi Municipal and Obuasi East District ...

Up to 7Mtpa of Obuasi ores have been processed in five treatment plants, but in 2000, throughput was reduced to 5.3Mt, with Pompora (built 1947) and the oxide treatment plant (OTP) put on care-and-maintenance, while the Heap Leach plant did not operate at all. The sulphide treatment …

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. …

Obuasi has reserves of 5.8 million ounces and is expected to produce between 350,000 ounces and 450,000 ounces of gold annually during the first ten years.

The ASM-mining company conflict in Obuasi, therefore, is more of an economically-motivated conflict, which potentially has a longer duration than typical justice-seeking disputes. The formation of a formidable informal association by the illegal miners in Obuasi has proved indispensable in ensuring short-term survival and is potentially a key ...

Native huts in Obuasi. The early mining activities at AGC depended to a large extent on the influx of migrant workers from other parts of West Africa, who became part of the Obuasi community.

The upsurge in illegal gold mining activities, popularly known as "galamsey operation" has left in its wake, loss of ecosystems and increased poverty levels especially among …

PDF | I edited this report by Mark Curtis for ActionAid investigating the impact of AngloGold Ashanti and gold mining on poor people in Obuasi in Ghana. | Find, read and cite all the research you ...

Key words: Gold mining, Obuasi, Adanse, Ghana, socio-economic, development. INTRODUCTION Ghana is the second largest producer of gold in Africa after South Africa (Kesse, 1980; Agbesinyale, 2003). ... The presence of these two different categories of miners with differing mining and processing methods have resulted in a myriad of …

This data was updated in 2015 to capture the current state of the Obuasi in the face of the plummeting gold prices on the world market and the resultant decline in mining activities in Obuasi. 84 Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development ISSN 2422-846X An International Peer-reviewed Journal Vol.22, 2016 The study adopted the ...

The redevelopment saw Obuasi being reestablished as a modern mechanised underground mining operation with a 20-year life, with production expected to average 350 to 450 koz of gold, an average head grade of 8.1 g/t over the first 10 years and 400 to 450 koz over the second 10 years.

Being one of the earliest mining areas in Ghana [4], and occupied by the largest MNC in Africa, AngloGold Ashanti Gold Mining Limited (AAGL), Obuasi has contributed …

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 …

Being one of the earliest mining areas in Ghana [4], and occupied by the largest MNC in Africa, AngloGold Ashanti Gold Mining Limited (AAGL), Obuasi has contributed immensely to Ghana's economic development for centuries [8]. Though Obuasi township is universally associated with gold-mining, Ofosu-Mensah (2012) asserts that its reputation is ...

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 …

Background: This is the first study in Ghana in the Obuasi gold mines where the silica content of the respirable dust is 10%, less than in previously studied gold mines, with only 23% of the miners having ever smoked. ... Expansion and modernisation of the Obuasi mine through the introduction of mechanised mining methods using larger mining ...

Arsenic in drinking water from streams, shallow wells and boreholes in the Obuasi gold-mining area of Ghana range between < 2 and 175 μgl −1. The main sources are mine pollution and natural oxidation of sulphide minerals, predominantly arsenopyrite (FeAsS). Streamwaters have been most affected by mining activity and contain some of the ...

In relation to surface mining, 51 participants mentioned that it was the mining method being used in their community while 55 participants (35.7%) disclosed that both surface and underground mining were the method of mining. ... Gold Rush - The Impact of Gold Mining on Poor People in Obuasi in Ghana, 2006. Alex Wijeratna. Download. PDF.

Obuasi gold mine is owned and operated by AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited (AAGL), a company registered in Ghana. ... Mining Methods - subscription is required. Comminution Crushers and Mills - subscription is required. Processing - subscription is required. Production. Commodity Units 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2016 2015;

Obuasi gold reserves. ... Mining and processing methods. Obuasi is an underground mining operation involving stope mining (both longitudinal and transverse) as well as sub-levels caving methods. The …

Native huts in Obuasi. The early mining activities at AGC depended to a large extent on the influx of migrant workers from other parts of West Africa, who became part of the Obuasi community.

The project is now in Phase 3 of redevelopment, ramping up to 5 kt per day and eventually to over 6 kt per day. Steady-state operations should be achieved in 2024. …

About Obuasi. Obuasi Gold Mine is one of the world's largest gold ore bodies, with 29.5Moz of Mineral Resource, at an average grade of 7.64 grams per tonne and 8.7Moz of Ore Reserve at an average grade of 8.6 grams per tonne. Obuasi, an underground operation, mining to a depth of 1,500m, is in the Ashanti region, …

Gold extraction in Obuasi and surrounding areas dates back to the nineteenth century, with underground mining being the most common method used. The AngloGold Ashanti mine, situated in Obuasi, is one of the largest gold mines in the region, single-handedly contributing over 50% of the nation's annual gold production (Aryee, 2001 ).