By Daniel Agbesi Latsu
Gyamonome (O/R), Sept 23, GNA – Prospecting activities for iron-ore in the Gyamonome bloc are advancing steadily, with the African Exploration and Minerals Group leading the charge.
This came to light when the Ghana News Agency (GNA) visited the Ore Shade site at Gyamonome in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region.
Engaging with the GNA at the site, Mr. Stephen Oduro Amoako, Commercial Manager, African Exploration and Minerals Group (AEMG), said the company “started this phase” of prospecting for iron-ore in the enclave in June 30, 2024.
Mr. Amoako, who conducted and showed samples of iron-ore to the GNA, said iron-ore discovered during the prospecting were sent to the laboratory for analysis to confirm the quality.
The Commercial Manager said there was also X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer analysis to confirm iron-ore concentration in the enclave as government’s aim was to confirm economic viability so as not to invest in vain.
Mr. Japhlet Adu Arhin, Project Manager, African Exploration and Minerals Group, said they were environmentally conscious and would not drill anyhow to endangered life, farmlands and the water bodies and that was why they partnered with the SRK Consortium, the best mineral exploration firm and the Ghana Geological Survey Authority to make sure that international standards are followed.
Mr. Arhin, said as part of their corporate social responsibility, the AEMG Care Foundation, has repaired three Boreholes at Asato and Gyamonome, supplied books to the Asato-Menus D/A Primary School which would also benefit from a new school block to give conducive teaching and learning environment.
The Project Manager said the Gyamonome Young Star Football Team, a Division Two team in the Oti Region, has also been provided with two sets of Jerseys and five footballs to enable them to play well and progress to the next stage.
Contributing, Mr. Samuel Frimpong, Chief Operation Officer, African Exploration and Minerals Group, said communication between the company and the Chiefs and people within the iron-ore bloc has improved tremendously.
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