President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to commission the Cardinal Namdini Mining project, the largest gold mining company in the northern part of the country, in the first week of November 2024.<\/p>\n This was announced by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, during his visit to the company on Thursday, October 24, 2024.<\/p>\n He mentioned that the move marks a significant occasion in harnessing the country\u2019s mineral resources. <\/p>\n Addressing the media after the visit, Abu Jinapor said Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd., situated in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, will not only be the third-largest mining company in the country but also serve as a prominent player in Africa.<\/p>\n In addition to the economic contributions of the project, the minister touched on the employment opportunities and developmental projects in the Talensi area.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is the first large-scale gold mine in the North, which is truly historic. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will commission this mine in the first week of November and pour the first gold at the Cardinal Namdini project. It will be the third-largest mine in our country and one of the largest in Africa.<\/p>\n \u201cIt will further solidify Ghana’s status as a leading gold producer in the world and strengthen its position as the mining hub of Africa. This is the first greenfield gold mine project in almost a decade. It was built from scratch, and I’m here to witness the progress of work. This is a significant and exciting moment.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is a major project that will greatly contribute to our national economy. I want to thank the company’s leadership, the Ministry, the Minerals Commission led by Mr. Martin Ayisi, and all those who have contributed to bringing this project to fruition,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n He commended the company’s management and staff for their consistency since the project’s inception and praised his Ministry and the Minerals Commission for their roles in establishing the company.<\/p>\n Providing further details on the project, Steve Ofori, Project Manager at Cardinal Namdini Mining said the company has invested in world-class and modern mining equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety protocols.<\/p>\n He also mentioned that the company has received approvals from all relevant regulators, including the Environmental Protection Agency.<\/p>\n Before visiting the mining firm’s site, Samuel Abu Jinapor and his delegation from the Ministry and Minerals Commission paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Talensi Traditional Area, Kugbilsong Nanlebeglang.<\/p>\n The Paramount Chief described the establishment of the mining firm as a game-changer for the area and the country, expressing confidence that the company will fulfill its Corporate Social Responsibility agreement and mine in an environmentally friendly manner.<\/p>\n He is optimistic that the youth in the area will benefit from significant employment opportunities and that the region will experience substantial development.<\/p>\n MA<\/p>\n Watch the latest edition of BizHeadlines below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Samuel](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/909\/90998503.295.jpg\" "\\"Samuel")
Samuel Abu Jinapor, Martin Ayisi and others during the site visit<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n