In a statement issued on January 19, GNASSM said, “The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) strongly condemns the violent clashes that occurred late Saturday, January 18, 2025, between some youth of Obuasi and members of Operation Halt II, a military taskforce deployed to halt all forms of illegal mining activities on AGA concession.”
“The Association extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.”
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana has confirmed the deadly clash between illegal miners and military personnel at its secured operational area in the northern section of the Obuasi concession.
The confrontation, which took place on January 18 in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, escalated tensions, with four vehicles set ablaze during the incident.
In a statement issued on January 19, AngloGold Ashanti stated that a large group of armed illegal miners attempted to forcibly gain unauthorized access to the mine’s infrastructure.
The company assured the public that calm had been restored and emphasized its ongoing collaboration with authorities to address the situation.
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