AngloGold Ashanti Is Finding Better Ways To Resolve Galamsey Activities

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited stated during their visit to the Manhyia Palace that, it has determined that galamsey, or illegal mining, poses a serious risk to both large-scale and small-scale mining.

The threat is negatively affecting Ghanaians’ lives, and the company is simply unhappy about it. They are therefore looking for ways to fix this problem.

Stewart Bailey, the Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Affairs, told Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on January 24, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace that AGA was working with stakeholders to find a long-term solution.

He said:

“Illegal Mining as opposed to artisanal mining is a substantial threat to large-scale mining and small-scale mining alike in Ghana and on the continent and it is something that we are very eager to continue to engage with stakeholders to find a lasting solution that will be acceptable to the widest range of stakeholders possible.

During their courtesy call to Asantehene, the management of AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited informed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II about recent events at the Obuasi mines.

Asantehene’s First Meeting In 2025 Held At Manhyia

Among the delegation members present at the Palace are: Stewart Bailey, the Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Affairs, Ambassador Baso Sangqu, the SVP Group Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Terry Strong, the SVP Africa, Eric Asubonteng, the SVP Africa Non-Operates Joint Venture.

The rest were Emmanuel Baidoo, the Snr Manager of Community Relations in Africa, Edmund Oduro Agyei, the Community Relations Manager, Keziah Enyan, the Communications specialist and Emmanuel Massey, the Supt Stakeholder Engagement.