Golden Star employees agitated over plan to include them as 'capital assets' in sale of company

Golden Star employees agitated over plan to include them as ‘capital assets’ in sale of company

File photo Employees of Golden Star Resources (GSR), a mining company operating two gold mines in Ghana, have raised concerns over plans to include them as capital assets in a transfer of company ownership deal. The workers also say GSR is relinquishing the cost to revamp its Bogoso Prestea mine and the environmental rehabilitation liabilities […]

Anglogold Ashanti Ghana launches flagship agro programme at Obuasi

Anglogold Ashanti Ghana launches flagship agro programme at Obuasi

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana (AGAG) Limited has affirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders at Obuasi, a major mining community in the Ashanti Region, to diversify the local economy through agricultural development. In line with this, the company has rolled out the ‘AGAG Obuasi Goes Agro (OGA) Programme,’ to help contribute to the creation of sustainable […]

AngloGold Ashanti reiterates importance of working with government

AngloGold Ashanti reiterates importance of working with government

Anglogold Ashanti Logo Mr Eric Asubonteng, Managing Director, Anglogold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, has reiterated the need for industry to continue working together with government, communities and citizens in identifying opportunities to sustain long-term benefits for all. Mr Asubonteng said this in his address at the Seventh AngloGold Ashanti Lecture on Business in Africa, on the […]

Anglogold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine hold Town Hall Meeting

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited has organised a town hall meeting for stakeholders to give an update on the Obuasi Mine’s activities. Organised on the theme: “Diversified, Decisive, Sustainable,” the three-day programme was graced with the presence of the Municipal Chief Executive of Obuasi Municipal, Elijah Adansi-Bonah, District Chief Executive of Obuasi East District Assembly Faustina […]

Adapting to change: MCSA members lead the way

Adapting to change: MCSA members lead the way

In its fight against COVID-19, mining companies in South Africa have contributed significantly towards bolstering medical infrastructure to treat mine employees as well as mine-affected community members. This includes the construction of several hospitals, repurposing of existing resources and investment into securing critical COVID-19 equipment, writes CHANTELLE KOTZE. This article first appeared in Mining Review […]

Harmony strengthens South African operational management structure as it takes control of Mponeng

Harmony strengthens South African operational management structure as it takes control of Mponeng

JSE-listed Harmony Gold has advised that its acquisition of AngloGold Ashanti’s remaining South African assets closed on October 1. “We are pleased that the transaction has been completed and welcome the employees from Mponeng and Mine Waste Solutions to the Harmony family,” says Harmony CEO Peter Steenkamp . Harmony has strengthened its South African executive […]