We’re mining actively; it’s untrue that we’re only treating existing stockpiles – Damang Gold Manager in charge of mining

Damang Gold Mine Ltd's Mining Manager, Frank Dankyi Agyei, has firmly rejected allegations that the mine is solely relying on existing stockpiles, insisting that active mining is currently taking place at multiple locations. He stated this to host Philip Osei Bonsu on Asempa FM's Ekosiisen. Agyei highlighted that heavy-duty mining machinery has been deployed at the Amoanda and Juno pits, with plans to extend these operations to the Rex pits as well.

He emphasized that the claims suggesting they are only treating existing stockpiles are entirely untrue.

The Amoanda Pit is undergoing a major consolidation project, merging several previously separate mining areas into a single, larger pit. This expansion, which incorporates the former Tometo East Pit, Amoanda Pit 4, and Amoanda Pits 2 and 3, is expected to have a strike length of about 1.8 kilometres. To facilitate active mining at the Amoanda Pit, Agyei revealed that the company is utilizing two Liebherr 9400 excavators, alongside a Hitachi EX2000 excavator and a Kattega excavator, with at least four excavators actively operating at the site and five more supporting work at the Juno pits.

He underscored that the deployment of such extensive equipment is proof that the mine is actively extracting ore rather than depending exclusively on previously mined material. Agyei also disclosed the significant investment made in the mine's machinery, noting that a single Liebherr 9400 excavator can be valued at approximately €9 million in the market.

Furthermore, he mentioned that the mine boasts approximately 50 haul trucks, each costing around €4.5 million, illustrating the substantial financial commitment required to sustain its operations.

Agyei added that the company is actively working to revitalise the project and intends to expand active mining to the Rex pits soon. The Damang Mine, which was originally managed by Gold Fields Ghana Limited, was transferred to Engineers and Planners in April 2026 following Gold Fields' lease expiration. The transfer ceremony, held at the mine site on April 18, 2026, was presided over by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, following Gold Fields' concession auction, which was conducted under the supervision of the Minerals Commission.