By: Kenneth Appiah Bani
The management of AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, has pledged its full commitment to ongoing national efforts in response to the tragic Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Brofoyedru area of the Ashanti Region.
In a statement issued by the Chief Executive Officer of AngloGold Ashanti, Alberto Calderon, the mining company expressed its profound grief over the incident, which claimed the lives of all eight military personnel on board. Calderon noted that the Obuasi Mine is already working closely with authorities to support recovery operations, providing both logistical and technical assistance from its operational base in Obuasi.
“This tragedy has directly affected members of our community, including staff of the Obuasi Mine,” Calderon stated. “We are extending all the support we can to the relevant agencies on the ground and stand ready to offer any additional help needed as part of the national response.”
Some staff of AngloGold Ashanti were visibly involved in recovery efforts, assisting emergency teams with on-the-ground operational support in retrieving the remains of the victims.
The CEO also extended the company’s deepest condolences to the government of Ghana, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the bereaved families. “This is a moment of national sorrow, and we share in the pain of the entire country,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Majority in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow following the fatal crash, which occurred around 10 a.m. in a mountainous area of Adansi Brofoyedru in the Adansi Akrofuom District. The loss of eight personnel in the incident has sent shockwaves throughout the country, leaving residents of nearby communities in disbelief.
The tragic event has sparked a nationwide outpouring of grief, with tributes continuing to pour in from institutions, political leaders, and members of the public.
