{
  "id": 16069839,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:04:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/damang-gold-mine-dismisses-claims-it-is-only-processing-stockpiles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Damang Gold Mine Ltd has firmly denied allegations that its operations are limited to processing existing stockpiles, emphasizing that active mining is ongoing at the site. Frank Dankyi Agyei, the company's Mining Manager, clarified that heavy-duty machinery and a fleet of trucks have been deployed to bolster production efforts. \"We are actively mining here, as you can see. Claims that we are only treating existing stockpiles are absolutely false,\" Mr Agyei asserted. During an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen in Tarkwa-Damang, he explained that the company was undertaking a comprehensive restructuring project at the Amoanda pit, aimed at consolidating several smaller mines into a single large operation. The Tomato East pit, Amoanda Pit 4, and Amoanda Pits 2 and 3 had previously been mined as independent entities. This restructuring, he elaborated, was intended to create a unified mining area with an estimated strike length of approximately 1.8 kilometres. Mr Agyei reported that the site was utilizing advanced equipment, including two 9400-series excavators, a Hitachi EX2000 excavator, and a 113 model excavator, with at least four excavators actively in operation. He also noted that around 50 trucks were currently working at the mine, highlighting the substantial investment being made to sustain operations. \"We have a minimum of four excavators, and we have plans of expanding to Rex Pit as well. We have about 50 trucks working here. This is a massive investment, and we are breathing a lot of life into this project to be able to deliver on our requirements,\" he stated. The mining manager reaffirmed the company's dedication to advancing its mining endeavors and meeting its operational goals, firmly rejecting claims that the mine was solely relying on previously mined material.",
  "summary": "Damang Gold Mine Ltd has dismissed claims that its operations are limited to processing existing stockpiles, insisting that active mining is ongoing at the site. Frank Dankyi Agyei, Manager of Mining at the company, said the mine had deployed heavy-duty equipment and a fleet of trucks to support its operations as part of efforts to […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-22T15:17:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}