The Damang mine is one of the largest gold mines in Ghana and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the south-west of the country in the Western Region.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 10 million oz of gold.[1] The mine is operated by Abosso Goldfields Ltd., a subsidiary of the South African Gold Fields, which was acquired by the South African company in 2002.[2]
On 7th April,2026, the lease of the mine was approved to be handed to Ibrahim Mahama's company, Engineers and Planners Limited.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
See also
- Geology of Ghana
- Birimian
References
- Damang Gold Mine goldfields.co.za, 2013, retrieved 2013-06-18^
- Gold Fields Limited - AGE (African Growing Enterprises) File Institute of Developing Economies, retrieved 2019-04-27^
- https://yen.com.gh/politics/302445-ibrahim-mahamas-engineers-planners-secures-government-greenlight-damang-gold-mine/^
- https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/government-approves-engineers-and-planners-ltd-as-winner-of-damang-mining-lease-tender.html^
- Abigail Arthur. Gov’t approves E&P as successful bidder for Damang Mine lease Citi Newsroom, 7 April 2026, retrieved 7 April 2026^
- Raphael Ghartey. Gov’t approves E&P Ltd as successful bidder for Damang mining lease after competitive tender 3news.com, 7 April 2026, retrieved 7 April 2026^
- Gov’t approves Engineers and Planners as winner of Damang Mining lease Adomonline.com, 7 April 2026, retrieved 7 April 2026^
- John Awuni. Lands Ministry Approves Engineers & Planners Ltd for Damang Mining Lease in Ghana Kessbenonline.com, 7 April 2026, retrieved 7 April 2026^