The event, hosted by Asanko Gold Mines, brought together staff and community teams from large-scale mining firms to demonstrate their readiness in responding to emergencies both at mine sites and in surrounding communities.

In the community team’s category, Asanko Gold Mines claimed the top spot with an impressive 98 per cent, ahead of Abosso Goldfields Damang (89%), AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine (85.5%), and the Ghana Manganese Company, which scored 27 per cent.

Participating companies included Golden Star Wassa, Asanko Gold Mine, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem, AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi, and the Ghana Manganese Company Limited, each represented by staff and community-based teams.

In the staff category, Golden Star Wassa led 59 per cent, followed by Asanko Gold Mine with 58.5 per cent, AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi with 52 per cent, and AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem with 50 per cent.

The oral segment of the competition is scheduled to take place a week later in Accra and will be broadcast on Ghana Television (GTV).

According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the competition seeks to align communities with corporate safety objectives while imparting practical first aid knowledge that can be applied both at work and at home.

Mr. Christopher Opoku Darko, Director for Analysis, Research and Finance at the Ghana Chamber of Mines, speaking on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the event’s importance in building safety awareness and lifesaving skills.

He stated, “a mine is not truly safe unless the community around it is also safe. That is why we continue to engage community teams and especially empower women to actively participate in safety competitions.”

Dr. Charles Amoah, the Managing Director of Asanko Gold Mines Limited, reaffirmed the company’s unwavering commitment to promoting safety as a core value and lifestyle.
He said: “At Asanko, safety defines who we are.

“It shapes our culture, drives our discipline, and reflects our commitment to excellence.

“Hosting this year’s competition is therefore not just an honour but a clear demonstration of our belief that safety is a shared duty across the entire mining industry.”

Dr. Amoah also expressed appreciation to the Ghana Chamber of Mines for the opportunity to host the competition.

Nana Bi-Kusi Appiah II, the Paramount Chief of Manso-Nkwanta Traditional Area, commended the Chamber for the initiative and applauded Asanko Gold Mine for hosting the event, noting that it has helped raise awareness about safety and moved the industry a step closer to achieving zero harm.

This year’s competition was held under the theme, “Every Moment is an Ambush, Think Safety All the Time.”