Frank Dankyi Agyei, Manager of Mining at Damang Gold Mine Ltd, has publicly denied claims that the mine is relying solely on existing stockpiles for its operations. Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen host Philip Osei Bonsu, Mr Agyei confirmed that heavy‑duty mining equipment is actively deployed at the Amoanda and Juno pits, with plans to extend operations to the Rex pits.
He explained that the Amoanda Pit is undergoing a major cutback, consolidating several previously separate mining areas into one larger pit that is expected to have a strike length of approximately 1.8 kilometres. The project now incorporates the former Tometo East Pit, Amoanda Pit 4 and Amoanda Pits 2 and 3, which had previously operated as smaller, isolated pits.
Active mining at Amoanda is supported by two Liebherr 9400 excavators, a Hitachi EX2000 excavator and a Kattega excavator, with at least four excavators operating at the pit. At Juno, five excavators—including 9350 excavators numbered 88 and 89, excavator 99, a Hitachi EX870 excavator numbered 105, excavator 114 and a Pulse excavator numbered 83—are in use.
Mr Agyei highlighted the substantial investment in the mine’s machinery, noting that a Liebherr 9400 excavator can cost around €9 million and that the mine operates approximately 50 haul trucks, each costing about €4.5 million. He said the company is working to revitalise the project and has plans to expand active mining to the Rex pits.
The Damang Mine, formerly operated by Gold Fields Ghana Limited, was officially handed over to Engineers and Planners in April 2026 after Gold Fields’ lease expired. The handover ceremony, held on Saturday April 18 2026, was conducted by Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah and marked the government’s transfer of the concession under competitive tender overseen by the Minerals Commission.
As the mine moves forward, stakeholders will watch how the active mining strategy impacts production levels and the broader Ghanaian gold sector.
