Future of Obuasi | Anglo Ashanti

OBUASI MINE New website under construction ... you can still get in contact with us using the details below. 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 ...

Obuasi Tourist Places to Visit in Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana, Africa

Things to do in Obuasi: Golfing. Visiting gold mines. Shopping. Tourist Attractions in Obuasi: Len Clay Stadium: The Len Clay Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Obuasi, home ground of Ashanti Gold Sporting Club. It is a modern stadium, inaugurated on 17 April 2005 and has a capacity of holding 20,000 spectators. Obuasi Gold Mine:

Impact of mining in Obuasi Municipality in Ashanti region of Ghana…

The figure given was that a cocoa tree ranges from GH¢ 5-6 and the value of oil pam is GH¢ 12.50p.Such method of compensation has done little to improve the livelihood of the local communities which is a violation of the provisions in the minerals and mining laws of Ghana. Moreover, mining activities cause problems by damaging the health and ...

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, …

BROWNFIELDS: Anglogold Ashanti – Obuasi in Ghana

BROWNFIELDS: Anglogold Ashanti – Obuasi. Despite having a long history behind it, AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi mine in Ghana is on course to operate for …

Protesters clash with soldiers at Ghana gold mining town

02:09. 31 May 2023. Heavily armed soldiers have fired shots to disperse protesters in the gold mining town of Obuasi, in the Ashanti region of Ghana, amid an army crackdown on miners whom the ...

Obuasi, Ghana, AngloGold Ashanti

The Obuasi redevelopment project, begun in early 2019, achieved its first gold pour in December 2020 and began commercial production in October 2020. Based on the Ore …

Dozens of Illegal miners exit Ghana gold mine where they

In this July 25, 2019, file photo, the gold-mining town of Obuasi, Ghana, is shown.

Obuasi Gold Mine, Ghana

The mine has worked surface and underground mineralisation along an 8km north-south strike length but miningis now mainly underground, extending to depths of 1,600m. The mainly flat-back, cut-and-fill stopes used to exploit several ore blocks are being converted to mechanised open … See more

Obuasi: what to visit and every info for travelers

Obuasi is a town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, known for its gold mining activities. It has a population of around 180,000 people and is located approximately 157 kilometers northwest of the capital, Accra. The town is home to the AngloGold Ashanti company, which operates the largest gold mine in Ghana and one of the largest in the world.

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.

Obuasi Gold mines in Ashanti region, Ghana

One of the places where mining has been more intense is in the municipality of Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region. There it is The Oubasi Gold Mind, one of the biggest in Ghana and the world, and nowadays closed since 2016 due to lack of profits. The mining had started there in 1897, under British rule and along the years, it has been accused of...

Characterization, Spatial Variation and Risk Assessment of …

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 and …

Obuasi: top 10 attractions to visit

Owu Falls - Top attractions in Obuasi -8. Owu Falls is one of the top attractions in Obuasi, Ghana, and a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Located in the Ashanti Region, approximately 11 kilometers from the town of Obuasi, Owu Falls offers a picturesque and serene setting amidst lush greenery.

A geochemical study of the Ashanti gold deposit at Obuasi, Ghana

The Ashanti gold deposit at Obuasi occurs in the Early Proterozoic Birimian formation. The orebodies consist of gold-sulphides disseminated in metasediments and metavolcanics, and gold-bearing quartz veins. Gold occurs mainly as native gold normally with arsenopyrite, pyrrhotite and pyrite in the metasediments and metavolcanics. In the quartz veins, …

Asante gold mine | mine, Obuasi, Ghana | Britannica

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…. Other articles where Asante gold mine is discussed: Obuasi: The Asante gold mine at Obuasi ...

(PDF) SURFACE WATER CONTAMINATION AT OBUASI MINES …

At the Obuasi mine, the long period of mining and metallurgic activities have resulted in increase concentrations of heavy metals in waterbodies. ... Mobility of arsenic in groundwater in the Obuasi gold-mining area of Ghana: some implications for human health. In: Appleton, J D, Fuge, R and McCall, G J H (editors), Environmental …

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. On receipt of the …

Impact of mining in Obuasi Municipality in Ashanti region of Ghana…

The study aimed to assess the impact of mining on the lives of people living in Obuasi Municipality. Both probability and non-probability research techniques were chosen for the study. In all, 154 ...

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.

Women In Mining

Johannesburg Obuasi Tarkwa Mining tenure area Less than 150 km sq. contained 30 active large scale underground mine –Owned by five mining companies 474 km sq.- one large scale underground mine, one open pit –Owned by one mining company 555 km sq. –Three large scale surface mines- Owned by two mining companies Year area began …

Obuasi Gold Mine Redevelopment, Ashanti Region, Ghana

The Obuasi gold mine redevelopment project is being implemented in two phases with an estimated investment of £423m ($545m). Phase one was completed in 2019, while phase two is scheduled for completion by the end of 2020. Daily ore processing capacity under phase one is expected to be ramped up to 2,000 tonnes (t) in 2020, …

Obuasi, Ghana

Obuasi, an underground operation mining to a depth of 1,500m, is located in Ghana's Ashanti region, approximately 60km south of Kumasi.

Ghana: Obuasi, the ultimate example of how mining is …

Obuasi, about 200 kilometres northwest of Accra, Ghana's capital, is home to one of the richest gold mines in the whole world. For more than a hundred years the precious metal mined there has been taken to jewellers in the West and beyond, earning millions of dollars for mining companies and their shareholders, wrote journalist Efan …

Grievance and conflict in Ghana's gold mining industry: The case of Obuasi

Obuasi is located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, approximately 80 km south of the regional capital, Kumasi.It is a historic gold district and the home to AngloGold Ashanti Limited, one of the largest gold mining companies in the world – which is confronted with intense competition with small-scale miners on its concession.

Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting Cocoa …

Until the late 2000s, Obuasi was one of the most affluent towns in Ghana, boasting a sports club with swimming pool, tennis courts, and cricket pitch, as well as a first-class hospital and school ...

BROWNFIELDS: Anglogold Ashanti – Obuasi in Ghana

February 26, 2021. Despite having a long history behind it, AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi mine in Ghana is on course to operate for at least another 21 years as a result of the Obuasi Redevelopment Project which has an initial capex in the region of half a billion US dollars. The project will transform the mine – which is estimated to have ...

HEALTH & SAFETY: AngloGold Ashanti

In 2005 the Obuasi mine hospital (Edwin Cade) recorded on average 6 800 malaria cases a month with around 2 500 of these being mine employees. ... (Ghana) Malaria Control, a subsidiary company which administers donor funds, was spraying over a million structures annually, protecting approximately a million people from malaria and …

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

Located in the Ashanti region of Ghana, Obuasi is home to one of the world's largest gold mines, the Obuasi Gold Mine. It is estimated to have produced over 1.5 million ounces …

Obuasi: Creating a sustainable future for AngloGold Ashanti

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 …