Geita Gold Mining Limited has officially embarked on underground and open-pit operations after receiving the 2021 Mining Plan approval from the government of Tanzania. According to the government’s chief inspector of Mines, Dr Abdul Rahman Mwanga the approval followed a comprehensive analysis of the documents that the company had provided to the Mining Commission.
GGML’s managing director Richard Jordinson said that the approval gives the firm an opportunity to maximise the mine’s potential and meet stakeholders’ expectations. “The approval of our Mining Plan is testament to our solid mining record in the country. It also illustrates the government’s confidence in our company as development partners,” he said.
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Nyamulilima project
Included in the Mining Plan is the Nyamulilima project. The open pit mining at Nyamulilima is expected to exponentially increase gold production at GGML, with a mine plan extension until 2027.
The MD further mentioned that the green light to commence mining activities at Nyamulilima is great news for stakeholders, employees and contractors. “It also augurs well for the Geita community. Guided by our core value to ensure that communities surrounding the mine are better off for AngloGold Ashanti having been there, we anticipate continued investment in the community,” he added.
GGML’s acting managing director, Mr Wayne Louw, said mining activities at Nyamulilima spell great promise for the firm’s stakeholders, employees and contractors alike. “It also augurs well for the Geita community. Guided by our core value to ensure that communities surrounding the mine are better off for AngloGold Ashanti having been there, we anticipate continued investment in the community,” he said.
