Aboso youth attack Global Ore officials
Operations of Global (Ghana) Ore Industries Limited at the Aboso-Bompieso mining concession in the Western Region were reportedly disrupted on last Thursday when a group allegedly attacked company officials and prevented workers from accessing the mine site. The Ghanaian Times gathered that about 10 people, including Chinese investors and partners of Global Ore, were attacked … The post Aboso…
On Thursday, a group allegedly attacked Global Ore officials in the Aboso-Bompieso mining concession in Ghana's Western Region, preventing workers from accessing the mine site. The attackers targeted Chinese investors and associates of the company, forcing workers off the site and damaging company vehicles by smashing their windscreens.
Global Ore's Community Affairs Officer, Mr Prosper Makafui Agbetoh, reported the incident to the Ghana Police Service, urging them to investigate the matter urgently to protect workers and property. The attack came after Global Ore received government approval to operate the concession, acquired from Adudanfed Company Limited, on January 3, 2025.
The company had been registered to conduct underground mining on the 16.2-square-kilometre concession, including infrastructure, a new shaft, and a processing plant. The CEO and team visited the area for an inspection when the assault occurred, with illegal miners threatening the team and their vehicles. The attack could impact investor confidence and strain Ghana-China relations, with the company planning to report the matter to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana.
A State Attorney in the Western Region had previously warned against unauthorized mining activities in the Bompieso and Aboso areas, threatening prosecution for those caught operating without proper licenses.
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