AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine Community Team emerged winners of the Zone Three Annual Inter Mines First Aid and Safety Competition held at Obuasi.
The AGA Community Team contested alongside their counterparts from Asante Gold Chirano Mine, who placed second, Perseus Mining placed third, Asanko Gold Mine came fourth and Newmont Mine was fifth.
For their prizes, each of the five-member Obuasi team took home a 55 inch Samsung Television set.
The teams from the five mining companies that took part in the practicals, according to the organisers, will converge at GTV Studios in Accra on August 24, 2025 for the oral aspect of the competition, after which a winner will be declared.
The day’s programme attracted high profile personalities including – the Adansihemaa, Nana Amonimaa Dede II and Nana Bremansu Antwi Kwaning, Benkumhene of Fomena, who represented the Adansihene.
The CEO of Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, in a speech said the mining industry continued to be the cornerstone of Ghana’s socio-economic development, but said this prosperity must never come at the expense of human life.
“To sustain our gains, we must embed safety into every aspect of our operations, not just as a policy, but as a shared culture,” he stated.
The Chamber of Mines head called on all member companies to continue to encourage their contractors to participate in the Chamber’s Safety Webinars and similar capacity-building efforts.
“Let us all remember that every moment is an ambush. Always think Safety. Let us renew our commitment to a safe mining environment where every worker returns home safely,” Ing. Ashigbey added.
In a speech read on his behalf, the Managing Director of AGA, Ing. Samuel Pobee noted that the competition is a testament to the Organisers’ collective dedication to fostering a culture of safety and emergency preparedness in the mining communities.
“In our work as mining professionals, the unexpected is always lurking and it is imperative that we make safety personal and remain vigilant, prepared and proactive whether at the workplace or within our communities,” he said.
The AngloGold MD further stated that “through this competition we aim to reinforce the importance of First Aid Skills and Safety awareness, ensuring that every individual in our community is equipped to respond effectively in emergencies.”
From Frederick Danso Abeam, Obuasi
