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Overview of the Obuasi Gold Mine (Facts and Figures)

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 …

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(PDF) Gold mining and the socio-economic development of Obuasi …

Between 1900 and 1933 the corporation supplied pipe borne water to most parts of Obuasi (Gold Coast Medical and Sanitary Report on Obuasi, 1908, 1924). In 1934 the AGC completed construction of a water supply to Nsuta and Zongo section of the town (Ashanti Times, 1962). In 1962 the corporation augmented water supply to Obuasi to the amount …

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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 …

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(PDF) Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of Obuasi …

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 ...

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(PDF) Surface Water and Groundwater Characteristics of the Obuasi …

Obuasi Municipality is a historic large scale and artisanal gold mining community with massive cocktail of old and active liquid and solid arsenic storage facilities such as holding ponds ...

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Obuasi: Creating a sustainable future for AngloGold Ashanti

The average gold grade at Obuasi is between 8-10 g/t, with sections within the ore body averaging as high as 16 g/t. In May, a fall of ground resulted in the death of one of the employees of AngloGold Ashanti's mining contractor at Obuasi. Work was immediately voluntarily halted and an investigation into the incident and review of the …

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Assessment of Workers' Knowledge and Views of Occupational …

Assessment of Workers' Knowledge and Views of Occupational Health Hazards of Gold Mining in Obuasi Municipality, Ghana May 2012 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Vol 10 No 1 ...

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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.

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Gold Mining and the Development of Obuasi in …

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.

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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 redevelopment of the mine into a modern, mechanised mining operation since mining activities were suspended five years ago.

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AngloGold reopens 30 million ounce Ghana mine

South Africa's AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) (JSE:ANG), the world's third-largest producer of the precious metal, has poured first gold at its Obuasi mine in Ghana, five years after mining...

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Journal of Sustainable Development Studies

Mining, Environment and Community Conflicts: A Study of Company-Community Conflicts over Gold Mining in the Obuasi Municipality of Ghana. The environment, its natural resources and development capacity remains a contentious element in the development process of human society. In Ghana, similarly as Africa and other developing countries, …

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Obuasi Gold Mine

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.

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Obuasi Gold Mine Redevelopment, Ashanti Region, Ghana

The redevelopment project targets more than 30 million ounces (Moz) of undeveloped gold resources still present in the Obuasi gold deposit. The average annual production from the redeveloped Obuasi mine is expected to be 400,000 ounces (oz) of gold at an average head grade of 8.1g/t during the initial ten years of operation which is …

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Underground ore mining in Obuasi to resume mid-October …

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, …

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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 …

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Obuasi Gold Mine continues redevelopment …

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, mechanized mining operation over more …

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Operational profile 2023 Operational profile Obuasi – …

Obuasi is located in the Ashanti region of Ghana, approximately 60km south of Kumasi. Mining operations are primarily underground, to a depth of 1,500m. ... and 300,000oz of gold in 2024, and between 325,000oz and 375,000oz in 2025. Obuasi is one of two AngloGold Ashanti operations in Ghana,

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Obuasi: Creating a sustainable future for …

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, …

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AngloGold to invest $500m to restart Obuasi gold …

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 …

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Obuasi Gold Mine in South Africa company

The mine has been in operation since 1897 and has produced over 30 million ounces of gold since then. The Obuasi Gold Mine is located in the south-central part of Ghana, about 60 kilometers south of Kumasi. It is situated in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region, and is one of the most significant gold mines in the country.

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AngloGold reopens 30 million ounce Ghana mine

The company is seeking access to Obuasi's 30-million-ounce ore body over the next two decades. ... The company expects its gold mine in Ghana to produce between 350,000 and 400,000 ounces per ...

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AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine's contribution to local …

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 ...

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Groundbreaking Partnership to Revive Obuasi Gold Mine

Obuasi, located in the Ashanti region of Ghana 320 kilometres northwest of the capital Accra, is a large, high-grade deposit with proven and probable ore reserves (as reported by AngloGold Ashanti ...

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Obuasi Gold Mines Tour Obuasi, Ghana: 10 Things to Do

The Obuasi Gold Mine is a great tourist attraction, offering visitors the chance to view the mine's operations and learn about its history. Here are 10 things to do when visiting the Obuasi Gold Mines Tour Obuasi, Ghana. 1. Take a guided tour of the mine: The Obuasi Gold Mine offers visitors the chance to take a guided tour of the mine.

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Mining, Environment and Community Conflicts: A Study of …

The Ashanti Mine, located at Obuasi, 56 km south of Kumasi (the second largest city), has been producing since 1897 4.2 Overview of the Obuasi Municipality The geographical scope of the Study is the Obuasi Gold mines-located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

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Illegal Gold Mining Boom Threatens Cocoa Farmers (And …

However, in 2014, AngloGold Ashanti suspended gold production in Obuasi due to financial constraints, laying off more than 90 percent of its workforce and spending $210 million on severance packages.

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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. ... the group said. 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 ...

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AngloGold Ashanti provides Obuasi underground mining update

AngloGold Ashanti has announced that underground ore mining at the Obuasi Gold Mine in Ghana is expected to resume by mid-October. For the remainder of 2021, underground ore will be used only to replenish the run-of-mine stockpile. Gold production from underground ore sources is therefore expected to recommence only in …

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Mining, Environment and Community Conflicts: A Study …

Mining gold resources are directly engulfed in this environment and natural resource exploitation process. While mining companies capitalize on their contribution to development and provision of ...

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