The donation is to ensure that there is improvement in the standard of living of people in communities where AGA operates. AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) has donated an undisclosed amount from its second Thanksgiving service to support the Research Utilization School for the deaf. The proceed was used to purchase items ranging from bags of rice, […]
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AngloGold ordered to pay drowned employee’s family ¢9m
An Accra High Court has ordered AngloGold Ashanti to pay ¢9 million to the family of one of their employees who drowned in its Adansi underground mine at Obuasi in October 2015. The court said AngloGold miscalculated the water level and the failed to ensure constant reliable communication between the winding engine driver and the […]
Namibia: 400 Navachab Workers Face Retrenchment
About 400 workers at the Navachab Gold Mine have until today to decide whether to accept an offer for voluntary severance or retirement, or face retrenchment. Workers at all levels of the company informed The Namibian about two weeks ago of the mine’s intention to roll out a retrenchment plan. The workers have to make […]
DRC’s President Tshisekedi on international tour to restore economic confidence
President Tshisekedi’s most important objective as Congo’s new leader is the country’s economic recovery. Tshisekedi has been on a tour around the international community since he assumed office, with the aim of restoring investor confidence in the war-torn Central African country. During a recent visit to the United States, Tshisekedi met with the Executive Chairman […]
Iduapriem pushes for local content; offers more jobs to host communities
CEO of Chamber of Mines and Tarkwa Nsuaem MCE, Gilbert Asmah assisting Iduapriem MD to launch the 15-year anniversary AngloGold Ashanti Limited which operates the Iduapriem Mine has offered more than 100 jobs to people in host communities since January this year following the implementation of its Community Employment Procedure. Highlighting the drive to hire […]
Court orders Anglogold to pay drowned employee’s family GH₵9m
An Accra High Court has ordered Anglogold Ashanti to pay GHS9 million to the family of one of their employees who drowned in its Adansi underground mine at Obuasi in October 2015. The court said Anglogold miscalculated the water level and the failed to ensure constant reliable communication between the winding engine driver and the […]
Iduapriem employees construct staff bungalow for local school
Staff contributed ¢20,000 to complete the project started by the community The Mining Department Senior Staff Welfare Association of AngloGold Ashanti (Iduapriem) has constructed a three-unit staff bungalow for Kwame Tsentsen M/A School in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality. The project, which was started by the community, was stalled at an early stage for many […]
Anglogold Ashanti ordered to pay GHC9 million to family of drowned employee
An Accra High Court has reportedly ordered Anglogold Ashanti to pay an amount of GHc9 million to the family of one of their employees who drowned in its Adansi underground mine at Obuasi in October 2015. A Citinewsroom.com report shows that the court argued Anglogold miscalculated the water level and the failed to ensure constant […]
AngloGold Ashanti holds thanksgiving service
By Erica Apeatua Addo, GNA Akyempim (W/R), April 2, GNA – AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem (AAI) mines has held its 17th annual non-denominational thanksgiving service to reflect their recognition of God’s sovereignty and his authority over all activities of the Mine. The service brought together employees and their families, host communities, contractors, traditional rulers, and government […]
Court Fines Anglogold Ashanti ¢9million Over Death Of Former Employee
An Accra High Court on March 29, 2019 gave some form of relief to the family of one Anglogold employee who died after drowning in the Adansi Underground mine at Obuasi in October 2015. The Court has ordered Anglogold Ashanti to pay over 9 million cedis damages to the deceased’s estate. The deceased, George Emil […]