Category: Mining
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Anglogold to cede majority of Obuasi mine to Govt
Citi Business News has gathered that AngloGold Ashanti will soon be ceding over two-thirds of its Obuasi mine to government. The latest development comes after some galamsey miners clashed with staff of AngloGold Ashanti, which lead to the death of the company’s Communications Specialist, John Owusu. Chief Executive Officer of AngloGold Ashanti Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, speaking…
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Mineworkers renew calls against unfair wages
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has renewed its call for an end to unfair wages being paid by the multinational mining companies operating in the country. According to a 2013 HAYS research report put together by HAYS Resources and Mining Global Salary Guide, which ranked 37 mining countries on locals/nationals and expatriates average annual salaries,…
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Anglogold denies pullout of illegal miners from Obuasi site
Anglogold Ashanti has rejected claims that illegal miners occupying the Obuasi mine have been removed by the Ashanti Regional Police Command. According to a statement issued by the company, the illegal miners continue to occupy and operate on parts of the mine . This comes after the Ashanti Regional Police Command denied having withdrawn partially…
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Evict trespassing ‘galamsey’ miners now – Chamber of Mines
Director responsible for public affairs and environment at the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ahmed Nantogmah, has called for the immediate eviction of illegal miners trespassing on mining concessions. This follows the recent clashes between illegal miners and officials of Anglogold Ashanti (AGA) on their mining concession in Obuasi which led the tragic death of John Owusu, the…
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Mine workers urge intensified ‘fight’ against illegal miners
The Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) has condemned the clashes between illegal miners and officials of Anglogold Ashanti which lead to the death of the company’s communications specialist, John Owusu. The union contends that such acts of indiscipline should not be condoned as it fears it may escalate in the near future if not checked. The Mine…
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New mining law to enhance community development
Mining communities are set to benefit from proceeds of a Mining Community Development Scheme with the passage of the Mining Development Fund Bill. The underdevelopment of most mining communities has been at the forefront of discussions concerning the mining industry. A situation, some industry players have also attributed to the lack of effective implementation of…
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Two arrested over Anglogold Ashanti clashes
The Police have arrested two persons in connection with the death of Anglogold Ashanti’s Communication Director, John Owusu. John Owusu died over the weekend following clashes between workers of the mining firm and illegal miners. Officials at Anglogold prior to the incident had consistently complained about their mine concessions being taken over by the illegal…
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Anglogold suspends operations over clashes with illegal miners
Anglogold Ashanti (AGA) has suspended its essential services following clashes between illegal miners and some of its staff, leading to the death of one of its top managers. The clashes on Saturday led to the death of the company’s Communication Director, John Owusu. The illegal miners overpowered security officers detailed to protect Anglogold’s concessions which had been…
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Randgold pulls out of joint venture with AngloGold Ashanti
Moves to revamp the Obuasi gold mine appears to have hit a snag following the pullout of mining firm Randgold. [contextly_sidebar id=”SnXHEVDorgjpMzrB0xot1ZqlYuU2dE9i”]AngloGold Ashanti in September this year announced it had entered into a joint venture with Randgold Resources Limited to revamp the Obuasi mine to a world-class high-grade mine. But a few months down the…
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GMWU urges miners to stay calm over Goldfields layoff
The General Secretary of the Ghana Mines Workers Union (GMWU) has rejected claims of any pending layoffs at Goldfields Damang Mine in the Western Region. [contextly_sidebar id=”Dpkg6chqqFAgj7vdRESdZx1eqy7XEtoD”]According to him the Damang mine of Goldfield Ghana Limited is currently undergoing restructuring and management and management of the company has assured the union that there will be…