Golden Star Wassa to host 16th national inter-mines safety competition

Golden Star Wassa, owned by China’s Chifeng Gold, will host the 16th National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition in Akyempim, Ghana. Six major mining companies, including Asante Gold Bibiani, Asante Gold Chirano, Adamus Resources, Newmont, Heath Goldfields, and Golden Star Wassa, will compete for the top honors on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The competition, themed "Safety First, Safety Always," is a result of two zonal qualifiers organized by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the St. John’s Ambulance Service, and the Minerals Commission. Golden Star Wassa's CEO, Mr. Lianghua Lin, emphasized that safety is the company's top priority, stating that mining is inherently dangerous, and safety must be a non-negotiable standard.

The competition addresses essential economic and social concerns within the mining industry, focusing on emergency response readiness. It comprises two categories: Mine teams, consisting of specialized employees trained in industrial medical emergencies, and Community teams, composed of residents from local host communities with basic life-saving skills.

This initiative aims to create a localized safety net by equipping community members to handle emergencies before professional medical help arrives. Mr. Kojo Ansah, Golden Star Wassa's Health, Safety, and Environment Manager, highlighted the company's commitment to safety, stating that hosting the tournament demonstrates their dedication.

Golden Star Wassa holds a record in the competition, having won the zonal championship six times and the national title five times. Mr. Ansah expressed confidence in Golden Star Wassa's potential to secure victory, emphasizing the company's role as a benchmark for safety standards in Ghana's mining sector.