Asanko Gold Mines Limited has emerged winners of the 2025 Annual National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition organised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines. This year’s competition was hosted at Manso Nkran by Asanko Gold Mines under the theme: “Every Moment is an Ambush, Think Safety All the Time.”
The competition afforded Staff of large-scale mining firms and their community teams the opportunity to showcase their preparedness in responding to emergencies both within mining sites and in host communities.
Golden Star Wassa, Asanko Gold Mine, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem, AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi, and the Ghana Manganese Company Limited participated in the competition with both staff and community teams.
In the community teams category, Asanko Gold Mines emerged winners with 98%, beating Abosso Goldfields Damang (89%), AngloGold Obuasi Mine (85.5%) and the Ghana Manganese Company (27%).
In the staff category, however, Golden Star Wassa scored 59%, Asanko Gold Mine 58.5%, AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi 52%, and AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem 50%. The oral segment of the competition is expected to be held in Accra next week on the National Television (GTV).
Mr. Christopher Opoku Darko, Director of Analysis, Research and Finance on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Mines, said the annual competition is a demonstration of life-saving first aid techniques that could make the difference between life and death in real-world emergencies.
He noted that such engagements not only align communities with corporate safety goals, but also provide practical knowledge applicable at home and at work.
He stated, “A mine is not truly safe unless the community around it is also safe. That is why we continue to engage community teams and especially empower women to actively participate in safety competitions.”
The Managing Director for Asanko Gold Mine Limited, Dr. Charles Amoah, emphasised that safety was a mindset and a way of life that must be prioritised at all times and not a one-day event.
He pledged Asanko Gold Mine’s commitment to improving its safety standards not only within the mine environment, but also in the host communities to ensure everyone’s safety at all times.
“At Asanko, safety defines who we are. It shapes our culture, drives our discipline, and reflects our commitment to excellence.
“Hosting this year’s competition is, therefore, not just an honour but a clear demonstration of our belief that safety is a shared duty across the entire mining industry,” he noted.
The MD commended the Ghana Chamber of Mines for granting Asanko Gold Mines the privilege to host this year’s National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition.
The Paramount Chief of the Manso-Nkwanta Traditional Area, Nana Bi-Kusi Appiah lauded the initiative by the Ghana Chamber of Mines and commended Asanko Gold Mine for hosting the event in his area to create awareness on safety. He noted the competition would help move the mining industry one step closer to zero hazards.
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