AngloGold Ashanti & Mine Site Infrastructure
there is no gainsaying the importance of social infrastructure .
“ Irrespective of whether the mines are large or small , equipment in use is high-tech or not , social infrastructure in the mode of housing facilities for the workers , schools in the nearby locality for the children of the workers and other types of social infrastructure which will play a crucial role in meaningfully contributing to the socioeconomic lifestyle of the working section in the mines is very important .”
The future According to Accenture research , metals and mining expenditures for capital projects is expected to reach $ 1.5 trillion from 2011 to 2025 .
“ The potential savings and returns through effective management and delivery of a capital project investment
AngloGold Ashanti working together as one community can be huge ,” said Jose J . Suarez , managing director for Accenture ’ s North American Mining industry group and the research lead . “ Keeping on budget and within planned timelines across a portfolio of multiyear projects can save millions for a company – in today ’ s environment strong project management can be an important competitive advantage .”
To maintain its high standardization of mine site infrastructure , AngloGold has implemented various engineering programs and schooling through its operations in Ghana , Guinea , Mali and other countries .
Earlier this year , the company held a graduation ceremony for 73 apprentices at its Engineering Training Center at its Obusai Mine . The students were trained in various application such as electrical , mechanical , instrumental , mobile equipment , welding and fabrication .
Kwaku Awuku , Senior Manager , Human Resources of the Obuasi Mine said : “ Training and development is a priority for AGA to ensure that we have the right people with the right skills and knowledge for the right roles to execute work safely , responsibly and effectively .”
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