Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has outlined President Nana Akufo-Addo’s vision for the mining industry in Ghana.
He said the vision of President Akufo-Addo was the creation of a viable, sustainable and environmentally prudent mining industry for Ghana.
He has therefore called on stakeholders within the mining sector to partner with government in building a sustainable, viable and environmentally prudent mining industry in Ghana.
Mr Jinapor made the call when he paid a working visit to AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine on Wednesday, Morning, March 24, 2021.
According to him, a strong working relationship between Government and the various stakeholders in the sector will help to make the mining industry become a tool for national development rather than obstacle.
The Minister reiterated that Mr Akufo-Addo had given him a clear vision and marching order which is the building of a viable, sustainable and environmentally prudent mining industry for Ghana.
He went on to outline what was required in the partnership to make the President’s vision a reality.
Touching on his visit to AngloGold Ashanti, Mr Jinapor said he found it necessary to have a first-hand knowledge about the workings of the company.
He pledged to ensure a conducive working environment for the various players in the industry to ensure that they contribute immensely to the development of Ghana.
Briefing
Mr Jinapor was briefed about the operations of the mine by the Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti, Eric Asubonteg.
Mr Asubonteng says since 2004, Over $1.2 billion has been pumped into the operations of AngloGold Ashanti.
He added that AngloGold Ashanti operated within the jurisdiction of one municipality and five districts.
He explained that AngloGold Ashanti continued to be the largest employer in the municipality.
The Managing Director provided a progress update on the redevelopment plan of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine.
He spoke about the various entities under AngloGold Ashanti such as school and Clinic which he have been turned into autonomous bodies.
Currently, according to him, AngloGold Ashanti has over 3,000 workers.
Some aspects of the mine’s operations including security, the MD noted, have been outsourced to local Ghanaian companies.
He disclosed that the management of AngloGold Ashanti was working to ensure that the Mine begin to produce about 4,000 tons of gold per day, disclosing that currently, the mine’s output was about 2,000 tons of gold per day.
“So it’s real progress on the ground not just talk,” the MD said while pointing out the achievements that have been chalked at AngloGold Ashanti in recent years.
The Minister on his part, commended AngloGold Ashanti for respecting Ghana’s local content policy.
He expressed appreciation to the company for also protecting the environment.
African Entertainment is part of the entourage of the Minister for his two-day working visit to the Ashanti Region.
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