{
  "id": 16085327,
  "title": "Damang Gold Mine airport project to cost $80m – Company",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/damang-gold-mine-airport-project-to-cost-80m-company",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T18:23:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/damang-gold-mine-airport-project-to-cost-80m-company/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Damang Gold Mine airport project, according to the company’s Community Relations Manager, Rammy Oboro, is projected to require a minimum investment of US$80 million in its two phases. The first phase would involve preparations for the runway, with the runway alone expected to cover roughly two kilometers. Mr Oboro further explained that the second phase would encompass the construction of supplementary infrastructure and facilities, including signal systems and electrical wiring. The project, as outlined by Engineers and Planners (E&P) CEO Ibrahim Mahama during the handover ceremony following the company’s acquisition of the Damang Gold Mine, was intended to enhance accessibility to the area and bolster economic activities. Mahama stated that the company intended to establish the airport within six months of taking over the mine, aiming to facilitate easier air travel between the region and Accra. He added that the company had submitted an application for the airport and pledged to work towards its completion.",
  "summary": "The proposed airport project at Damang Gold Mine is expected to cost at least US$80 million for its two phases, according to the company’s Community Relations Manager, Rammy Oboro. He said the project would involve the preparation of the land for the runway in the first phase, followed by the construction of supporting infrastructure and […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}