Mines

24 Sep

Caretaker Team Appointed To Oversee Operations Of Bogoso And Prestea Mines

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The Minerals Commission has appointed a six-member caretaker team to assist the regional manager of the commission in overseeing operations at the FGR Bogoso and Prestea mines following the termination of the company’s mining leases. The government announced the termination on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, citing the findings from various reports by the Minerals Commission and a Ministerial Committee that reviewed the company’s operations. The decision came after extensive engagement with all stakeholders. Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor, in the termination announcement, revealed that the previous operators were cautioned in August 2023 for multiple breaches related to their mining activities.…

09 Mar

Residents Of Sanso ‘Fight’ Anglogold Ashanti For Jobs, Mining Concession

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Scores of residents in the Obuasi town of Sanso on Wednesday (8 March) launched yet another protest against AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) over the lack of employment opportunities, which they claimed has worsened the economic situation in the area. The community also wants the government to prevail on the mining giant to halt attempts to close down the Asuokyi mine, a gold pit that has become a subject of controversy between the feuding parties in recent years. Wearing red and black attire the protesters accused the company of bad faith after failure to respond to several petitions from their leaders. They…