President Akufo-Addo, has expressed his delight at the return to production, and profitability of the Anglogold Ashanti Gold mine, six years after it was closed down.
The coming back on stream of the Obuasi mines signals a new beginning for Obuasi, which will help in spurring on the development of the country.
Speaking at an event commemorating the first gold pour of the Anglogold Ashanti Mines, the President recounted how, on 22nd January, last year he launched the Obuasi Mine Redevelopment Project, whose aim was to signal the return of the Obuasi mines, which had been closed since 2014.
Addressing the gathering, the President noted that the vision of the Project has been to deliver a modern, state-of-the-art, mechanized underground mine, that will enable AngloGold Ashanti Limited to mine its 30-million-ounce ore body over the next two decades.
In line with the agenda of Government to enhance local content in the mining industry in Ghana, President Akufo-Addo revealed that Government is engaging closely with the company to ensure that the Obuasi Redevelopment Project places a premium on local content, with a greater percentage of capital being spent in the country.
