{
  "id": 16062597,
  "title": "Claims that we’re only treating stockpiles are false; we’re mining actively – Damang Gold Mine Manager",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/claims-that-were-only-treating-stockpiles-are-false-were-mining-16062597",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T15:17:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/claims-that-were-only-treating-stockpiles-are-false-were-mining-actively-damang-gold-mine-manager/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Frank Dankyi Agyei, the Manager of Mining at Damang Gold Mine Ltd, has firmly rejected the notion that the mine is solely dependent on existing stockpiles for its operations. In an interview with Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen host, Philip Osei Bonsu, Mr. Agyei emphasized that active mining is currently taking place at multiple pits. He described the company's deployment of heavy-duty mining equipment to the Amoanda and Juno pits, with further expansion plans for the Rex pits.\n\nHe clarified that the Amoanda Pit is undergoing a significant cutback, consolidating several previously separate mining areas into a single, larger pit. This project integrates the former Tometo East Pit, Amoanda Pit 4, and Amoanda Pits 2 and 3, which previously functioned as smaller, isolated sites. The expanded Amoanda Pit is forecasted to have a strike length of about 1.8 kilometres.\n\nMr. Agyei disclosed that the company utilizes two Liebherr 9400 excavators for active mining at Amoanda, complemented by a Hitachi EX2000 excavator and a Kattega excavator. He also noted that at least four excavators are actively at work at the pit, with an additional five deployed to support mining efforts at the Juno pits. The equipment at Juno comprises Liebherr 9350 excavators (88 and 89), an excavator 99, a Hitachi EX870 (105), excavator 114, and a Pulse excavator (83).\n\nAccording to Mr. Agyei, the deployment of this equipment underscores the mine's continuous ore extraction rather than reliance on previously mined material. He also shed light on the significant investment in the mine's machinery, stating that a Liebherr 9400 excavator can fetch approximately €9 million on the market. He further revealed that the mine employs around 50 haul trucks, each priced around €4.5 million, underscoring the substantial financial commitment to maintaining operations.\n\nThe manager expressed that the company is actively working to revitalize the project and plans to extend active mining to the Rex pits.",
  "summary": "Damang Gold Mine Ltd’s Manager of Mining, Frank Dankyi Agyei, has dismissed claims that the mine is relying solely on existing stockpiles for its operations, insisting that active mining is ongoing at multiple pits.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Damang Gold Mine dismisses claims it is only processing stockpiles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/damang-gold-mine-dismisses-claims-it-is-only-processing-stockpiles",
        "published": "2026-10-22T16:04:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}