AngloGold Ashanti Mine Breach: President Mahama orders immediate investigations into incident

Read Article

Comments (20)

This article is closed for comments.

Read Comments Comments (20)

Naka 10 months ago

Our people are being killed to protect foreign companies that rob us blind. Decades of AngloGold Ashanti’s mining have left Obuasi with nothing—no roads, no hospitals, no hope—while they walk away with billions. Other n ...
read full comment

Our people are being killed to protect foreign companies that rob us blind. Decades of AngloGold Ashanti’s mining have left Obuasi with nothing—no roads, no hospitals, no hope—while they walk away with billions. Other nations use their resources to uplift their people, but here, we bury ours for foreign profits. This isn’t leadership; it’s betrayal. How much longer will our government sell us out? The blood of Ghanaians is worth more than their gold. Enough is enough!
The Don 10 months ago

Naka you are a stupid fool blame your politicians not the investors ofui! I know you are one of those ndc foolish junkies kelvin taylor and captain smart ordered you to attack the mines. They will kill you people like rats ...
read full comment

Naka you are a stupid fool blame your politicians not the investors ofui! I know you are one of those ndc foolish junkies kelvin taylor and captain smart ordered you to attack the mines. They will kill you people like rats if you dont stop fooling around. Where is captain smart and kelvin taylor, have they been shot? A word to the wise is in ndc fool soldiers.
Naka 10 months ago

Those you call “investors” are exploiters. How much have they actually invested? They’re still processing tailings with no real mining happening. Killing innocent people is unacceptable. Let’s focus on accountability ...
read full comment

Those you call “investors” are exploiters. How much have they actually invested? They’re still processing tailings with no real mining happening. Killing innocent people is unacceptable. Let’s focus on accountability and constructive dialogue, not insults or violence.
K2 10 months ago

@NAKA...HOW ARE THOSE PEOPLE CLASSIFIED AS INNOCENT. WERE THEY SHOT IN THEIR HOMES. HOW CAN YOU ATTACK PEOPLE AT 11 O'CLOCK IN THE NIGHT AN EXPECT THEM NOT TO FIRE AT THEM.IF IT WAS A PROTEST THEY WOULD HAVE GONE THERE DURING ...
read full comment

@NAKA...HOW ARE THOSE PEOPLE CLASSIFIED AS INNOCENT. WERE THEY SHOT IN THEIR HOMES. HOW CAN YOU ATTACK PEOPLE AT 11 O'CLOCK IN THE NIGHT AN EXPECT THEM NOT TO FIRE AT THEM.IF IT WAS A PROTEST THEY WOULD HAVE GONE THERE DURING THE DAY TIME AND NOT TO ATTACK SOLDIERS AT NIGHT
Naka 10 months ago

The situation is complicated, and it’s important to look at all sides. It’s fair to question the timing and details of the attack, but the loss of innocent lives should never be ignored or excused without proper investiga ...
read full comment

The situation is complicated, and it’s important to look at all sides. It’s fair to question the timing and details of the attack, but the loss of innocent lives should never be ignored or excused without proper investigation. Innocent people are those who were caught in the middle and had no role in any violence. They can’t speak for themselves anymore, so it’s important to ensure their story is told and to understand what happened from every angle.
Vornyovie 10 months ago

Is thr president by his instructions trying to imply that AGA could be at fault? What on earth were unauthorised persons going to do at the mines? Let's get real and stop the ostrich hiding

Is thr president by his instructions trying to imply that AGA could be at fault? What on earth were unauthorised persons going to do at the mines? Let's get real and stop the ostrich hiding
Kojo 10 months ago

If they came to help you they would be called Father Christmas and not AngloGold.

If they came to help you they would be called Father Christmas and not AngloGold.
Yaw 10 months ago

Come to my home unauthorized at 11pm and when I waste some bullets in your stupid brain you come back here to rattle that nonsense of precious blood.

Come to my home unauthorized at 11pm and when I waste some bullets in your stupid brain you come back here to rattle that nonsense of precious blood.
Naka 10 months ago

Again The blood of Ghanaians is worth more than their gold. Enough is enough!

Again The blood of Ghanaians is worth more than their gold. Enough is enough!
Koo 10 months ago

What do you mean ,does it give them permision to go and invade their concessoon ? There are more virgin lands in Obiasi why not galamseyers go there to do their bussines ?,the agreement the investes have with Ghana has nothin ...
read full comment

What do you mean ,does it give them permision to go and invade their concessoon ? There are more virgin lands in Obiasi why not galamseyers go there to do their bussines ?,the agreement the investes have with Ghana has nothing to do ,ask your leaders what they use their share for ?

Busanga ideas-Talensi Junction 10 months ago

Zama Zamas or Galamseyers always want a fertile land which have abondons of Gold deposits to mine

Zama Zamas or Galamseyers always want a fertile land which have abondons of Gold deposits to mine
FAAAAAAABULOUS! 10 months ago

JOHN MAHAMA BLAME YOUR CAPTAIN SMART AND KELVIN TAYLOR FOR INCITING THE ILLEGAL MINERS TO INVADE THE MINES.. WE KNOW YOU MAHAMA CLOSED DOWN THE ANGLO GOLD MINES BEFORE LEAVING OFFICE IN YOUR FIRST TERM AND IT TOOK THE COURAGE ...
read full comment

JOHN MAHAMA BLAME YOUR CAPTAIN SMART AND KELVIN TAYLOR FOR INCITING THE ILLEGAL MINERS TO INVADE THE MINES.. WE KNOW YOU MAHAMA CLOSED DOWN THE ANGLO GOLD MINES BEFORE LEAVING OFFICE IN YOUR FIRST TERM AND IT TOOK THE COURAGE AND WISDOM OF OTUMFUOR TO BRING THE MINES BACK TO WORK. WE ARE JUST WATCHING YOU HOW YOU WILL HANDLE THIS CASE.
Koo 10 months ago

Mr concwrt man whom are you fooling ?their party is in power so what are you talking aboit ?

Mr concwrt man whom are you fooling ?their party is in power so what are you talking aboit ?
Busanga ideas-Talensi Junction 10 months ago

Zama Zamas in Zulu language is called those who tried their luck, galamsey is also called illegal mining in Ghana, Mahama has promised not to interfere in Galamsey or Zama zamas

Zama Zamas in Zulu language is called those who tried their luck, galamsey is also called illegal mining in Ghana, Mahama has promised not to interfere in Galamsey or Zama zamas
Nonsense 10 months ago

Investigate your NDC Media personalities who provoked your Zongo low brain supporters to engage in criminal behaviour and confronting soldiers with guns. You engage in gunfight with soldiers, you face the consequences. They s ...
read full comment

Investigate your NDC Media personalities who provoked your Zongo low brain supporters to engage in criminal behaviour and confronting soldiers with guns. You engage in gunfight with soldiers, you face the consequences. They should have killed more of these criminals. They should have finished all of those 60 bastards
Hannan 10 months ago

;))))) Welcome to the best sex dating site ~> www.Sexy24.mom

;))))) Welcome to the best sex dating site ~> www.Sexy24.mom
Baba Akalowa 197 10 months ago

As someone who's spent 15 years in the mining sector, I'm compelled to speak my mind about the recent incident at the Anglo Gold Ashanti (AGA) mining site. The actions of the galamseyers were utterly unacceptable. Invading th ...
read full comment

As someone who's spent 15 years in the mining sector, I'm compelled to speak my mind about the recent incident at the Anglo Gold Ashanti (AGA) mining site. The actions of the galamseyers were utterly unacceptable. Invading the premises of AGA, a private property, was reckless and irresponsible.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the president's directive for AGA to cover the medical expenses of the injured and the burial costs of the deceased. Why should the company bear the costs of those who trespassed on their property? It's absurd. If someone breaks into my house and gets hurt, am I responsible for their medical bills?

The fact that the galamseyers were armed raises even more questions. What were they planning to do with those weapons? AGA workers, on the other hand, go about their duties without arms. It's a stark contrast.

Let's not forget that mining companies like AGA contribute significantly to the national economy through taxes. Those funds benefit the entire country, not just the local community. If we're not careful, the consequences of such incidents and directives could lead to the closure of AGA, ultimately harming the national economy.

I'm not trying to be insensitive to the loss of life, but we need to call a spade a spade. The galamseyers' actions had consequences, and it's unfair to expect AGA to foot the bill. We need to have a more nuanced conversation about this incident and find a way forward that balances the needs of all parties involved.
Amega 10 months ago

Useless narration. Go to Botswana and see mining development there. What has AGA done in Obuasi? If there had been good development we wouldn't have seen this happenings. Galamseyers wouldn't invade their property. AGA can pa ...
read full comment

Useless narration. Go to Botswana and see mining development there. What has AGA done in Obuasi? If there had been good development we wouldn't have seen this happenings. Galamseyers wouldn't invade their property. AGA can park and go. For 100 years in mining in Obuasi where are the developments? Obuasi should have been compared to Joburg by now and you sit there defending rubbish. They should have been directed to pay compensation. Fool.....
Stella Agyeman 10 months ago

Please let us be real!!!! If a group of people breaks into your house or company in the middle of the night, what will you do if you have a gun or knife? Let’s stop our hypocrisy and educate the youth about what is right.

Please let us be real!!!! If a group of people breaks into your house or company in the middle of the night, what will you do if you have a gun or knife? Let’s stop our hypocrisy and educate the youth about what is right.
Ghanaba 10 months ago

Wat tangible contribution do these small scale miners make to the state and communities

Wat tangible contribution do these small scale miners make to the state and communities

20 Comments

Welcome,

SIGN IN

Welcome,

RESET PASSWORD

Hello,

Terms and conditions

REGISTER

AngloGold Ashanti Mine Breach: President Mahama orders immediate investigations into incident

Read Comments .st0{display:none;fill:#14BDD3;} .st1{display:none;} .st2{display:inline;fill:#FC0F0F;} .st3{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st4{display:inline;fill:none;stroke:#000000;stroke-width:6;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Comments (20)

Read Comments Comments (20)