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Reviving Obuasi: AngloGold Ashanti's gold mine …

The venerable Obuasi gold mine in Ghana, which was placed on careand- maintenance a few years ago, has sprung back to …

(PDF) Trace elements contamination of soils around gold …

Key words: Gold mining, tailings dam, trace elements, soil, Obuasi. INTRODUCTION Gold mining at Obuasi in Ghana dates back to over a century and remains one of the oldest viable mines on the continent of Africa. This long history of mining at Obuasi has generated huge environmental legacy issues in the area.

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 …

Geometry and genesis of the giant Obuasi gold deposit, …

The supergiant Obuasi gold deposit is the largest deposit hosted in the Paleoproterozoic Birimian terranes ofWest Africa (62 Moz, cumulative past production and resources). The deposit is hostedin Kumasi Group sedimentary rocks composed of carbonaceous phyllites, slates, psammites, and volcaniclasticrocks intruded by different generations of ...

10 Things to Do in Obuasi Cultural Centre, …

2. Visit the Ashanti Gold Museum The Ashanti Gold Museum is an important part of Obuasi's culture. Located in the centre, the museum houses a collection of gold artifacts from the Ashanti Empire. Visitors …

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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About Obuasi Gold Mine . 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, …

OBUASI, Ghana – The City of Gold

Its growth was stimulated by the discovery of a large gold deposit in 1897 and the building of the railway from Sekondi in 1902. 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 … OBUASI, Ghana – The City of Gold Read More »

Obuasi: top 10 attractions to visit

Obuasi Gold Mine - Top attractions in Obuasi -1. Welcome to Obuasi, the heart of Ghana's gold mining industry. One of the top attractions in this vibrant city is the Obuasi Gold Mine. Here's everything you need to know about this renowned tourist spot. The Obuasi Gold Mine is an active gold mining operation located in the Ashanti region of …

Reviving Obuasi: AngloGold Ashanti's gold mine …

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 …

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 …

Obuasi Gold mines in Ashanti region, Ghana

The Wall Street Journal. "In Ghana, AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., the world's No. 3 gold producer, closed shafts at its Obuasi mine in late 2014, as the mine hemorrhaged cash amid sinking metals prices. Early this year, hundreds of men broke through the 13-mile fence around Obuasi and started prospected for gold there on their own." Click to view

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, …

Ghana: Going Down a Gold Mine in Obuasi

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.

Evidence for Two Stages of Mineralization in West Africa's Largest Gold

The supergiant Obuasi gold deposit is the largest deposit in the Paleoproterozoic Birimian terranes of West Africa with 62 Moz of gold (past production + resources). The deposit is hosted in the Paleoproterozoic Kumasi Group sedimentary rocks composed of carbonaceous phyllites, slates, psammites, and volcaniclastic rocks …

Ashanti (Obuasi Operations) gold mine

In 2017, a feasibility study was completed for a possible re-start of operations at Obuasi, with a mine life of 21 years. In 2018, board approval was received, and the redevelopment project commenced in late 2018, with the first gold poured during the fourth quarter of 2019.

Obuasi | Pelangio Exploration Inc.

The Obuasi property is located contiguous with AngloGold Ashanti's world-class Obuasi gold mine within the prolific 300-kilometre-long Ashanti Gold Belt in southwest Ghana, West Africa. The Obuasi mine has produced over 33 million ounces of gold since 1897 and currently hosts a resource of 29.5 million ounces of gold at an average grade of 7.64 ...

Structural Controls on Gold Mineralization at the Ashanti …

The Ashanti gold deposit is the largest discovered to date in west Africa, with past production and current reserves exceeding ~1,200 tonnes (t) of gold. A complex multiphase deformation history is evident in the Birimian …

Ghana Obuasi Culture: A Rich and Diverse Tradition

Located in the Ashanti region of Ghana, the Obuasi people have a long and varied history that is reflected in their culture. From their traditional language and music, to their art and religious beliefs, the Obuasi culture is a unique and vibrant one. The Obuasi language is a dialect of Twi, which is the most widely spoken language in Ghana.

AngloGold Ashanti Delivers Steady Start to 2024; Gold …

Obuasi is forecast to produce between 275,000oz and 320,000oz of gold in 2024 and between 325,000oz and 375,000oz of gold in 2025, as it continues its ramp-up to steady state production.

Mothballed Ghana Gold Mine Reveals Risk of …

Two years after AngloGold Ashanti suspended production at its giant but loss-making gold mine in Obuasi, central Ghana, the boom of underground explosions has resumed.

Operational profile 2023 Operational profile Obuasi – …

Obuasi – Africa 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. On receipt of the requisite approvals from the Government of Ghana, the Obuasi redevelopment project began in early 2019. This followed the mine's having been place …

AngloGold Ashanti restarts Obuasi gold mine in Ghana

The underground mine development is ongoing, with deepening of the Obuasi Deeps Decline and access to the KwesiRenner shaft on schedule for mid-2020, …

Len Clay Stadium: Uniting the Community in Obuasi, Ghana

Nestled in the vibrant town of Obuasi, Len Clay Stadium is an outstanding multi-use facility that has undergone a remarkable renovation on 17th April 2005. It proudly serves as the home ground for the renowned Ashanti Gold Sporting Club, creating an electric atmosphere that captivates the minds and hearts of fans. A Jewel in Obuasi's …

Future of Obuasi | Anglo Ashanti

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 easubonteng@anglogoldashanti ...

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The Ashanti Goldfields Corporation is a gold mining company based in Ghana that was founded by Joseph Ellis and Joseph Biney both from Cape Coast. The Ashanti Mine, located at Obuasi, 56 km south of Kumasi, has been producing since 1897. During the turn of the century 1900, the Ashanti Goldfields Corporation was among the …

Obuasi gold mine becomes 'modern, …

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 …

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine Gets New Managing Director

Obuasi, Ghana — AngloGold Ashanti has appointed Boakye Pobee as the new Managing Director for its Obuasi Mine. Pobee brings extensive experience spanning over 21 years in both open-pit and underground mining. A Distinguished Career Pobee's impressive career trajectory includes key roles in the mining industry. Prior to …

AngloGold Ashanti provides Obuasi underground mining …

Underground mining activities at Obuasi were voluntarily suspended following a sill pillar failure on 18 May 2021 which resulted in the tragic loss of one of the …

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