bibiani gold mine in ghana investing in gold mine
The Tarkwa mine operates under mining leases covering a total area of approximately 20,800 ha. In F2009 Tarkwa produced 0.612 Moz of gold from heap leach and milling operations at a cash cost of US$521/oz. Tarkwa employed a workforce of 3,982 as of 30 June 2009, including contractors. The Mining industry of Ghana accounts for 5% of the countrys GDP and minerals make up 37% of total exports, of which gold contributes over 90% of the total mineral exports. Thus, the main focus of Ghanas mining and minerals development industry remains focused on gold. Ghana is Africas largest gold producer, producing 80.5 t in 2008. Ghana is also a major producer of bauxite, manganese and ...