AngloGold Ashanti Ghana has provided some update regarding the alleged illegal miners who encroached on their underground site.
According to the company, following their previous statement issued on May 30, 2023, “an additional 79 unauthorized individuals safely exited the Obuasi Gold mine underground yesterday.”
The individuals, who had entered the underground area without authorization, walked out of the mine through the main exit point of their own accord and are in the custody of the Ghana Police Service, a statement issued today said, adding that, “no injuries were reported.”
Read the rest of the statement below
We are grateful for the collaborative efforts of our security personnel, and the police in ensuring the safe and orderly exit of these individuals.
It is important to reiterate that the main exit ramp from the mine, which is remote from the current active working areas of the mine, remains open allowing any unauthorized persons underground to exit at any time. Those who may still be underground are strongly encouraged to utilize the designated exit points, where public security personnel remain on standby.
The safety and security of our employees and community members remain our top priority and AngloGold Ashanti Ghana stands ready to provide any assistance required by the authorities in ensuring the safe exit of any unauthorized persons underground.
