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The Obuasi mine, one of the oldest gold mines in Ghana, is also situated within this region and is operated by AngloGold Ashanti. The mine has been in operation since the 1890s and remains one of the largest contributors to Ghana's gold output. [35] In the Western Region, the Tarkwa and Damang mines are major players in the gold sector.
[1] [2] [3] The first documented large-scale mining operation in Ghana was at Obuasi, where gold was discovered in 1897. By 1900, Ghana, then known as the Gold Coast, had become a major supplier of gold in the British Empire. [4] [5] [6] Ghana is renowned for its gold resources and is the largest producer of gold in Africa as of 2019.
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In 1994, the Ghana government, the majority shareholder, announced plans to sell 20-25 percent of its interest in AGC in a share flotation. The company was listed on the London and Ghana stock exchanges. It was the largest flotation ever organised by any gold mining company coordinating and advisory team alone numbered over 200 people.
The Obuasi Gold Mine is an underground gold mine situated near Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It was at one time one of the world's ten largest gold mines . [ 2 ] The mine is in Obuasi Municipal District , 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of the regional capital Kumasi .
The Ahafo mine is one of the largest gold mines in the Republic of Ghana and in the world. [1] [2] The mine is located in the center of the country in Brong-Ahafo Region. [2] The mine has estimated reserves of 17 million ounces of gold. [needs update] [2] [3] [4]
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The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is the principal stock exchange of Ghana. The exchange was incorporated in July 1989 with trading commencing in 1990. It currently lists 42 equities (from 37 companies) and 2 corporate bonds. [1] All types of securities can be listed.