Shandong Gold Group Commits to First Gold Pour at Namdini Project

The General Manager of Shandong Gold Group, Mr. Hang Li, has reaffirmed the company’s dedication to pouring its first gold at the Namdini project in Talensi, in Ghana’s Upper East Region, before the end of next year. This assurance was provided during a meeting with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, during his visit to the Shandong Gold Group’s head office in Jinan, China.

Shandong Gold Group, a leading mining company in China and consistently ranked among the top ten global gold enterprises, is the parent company of Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd. The Namdini project in Ghana is currently in the construction phase, following the relocation of affected communities last year. It is anticipated that the mine will produce approximately 1.1 million ounces of gold in the first three years, making it the third-largest mine in the country.

Mr. Hang Li, who also serves as the Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party Committee, emphasized the significance of the Cardinal Namdini project to the company. He expressed the company’s commitment to implementing green mining practices in Ghana, aiming to establish the mine as a model operation and a reference point for the rest of Africa.

Additionally, Mr. Li mentioned the company’s plans to construct an airport in Bolgatanga to facilitate transportation to and from the region, with discussions already underway with relevant stakeholders.

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Minister Samuel A. Jinapor, during the meeting, assured Shandong Gold Group of the government’s full support to expedite gold production by next year. He highlighted the project’s vital importance in maintaining Ghana’s position as a leading gold producer on the African continent and its potential to boost the economy of the northern part of the country.

The proposed airport in Bolgatanga was discussed, with the Minister underscoring its role in streamlining gold transportation and urging swift action.

Minister Jinapor also encouraged the company to consider investments in other mining projects in Ghana, emphasizing the importance of value addition. He aspired for Shandong Gold Group to serve as an example of successful Chinese investment in Ghana.

The commitments made by the Company were lauded by Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Dr. Winfred Hammond, who assured unwavering support from the Embassy to ensure the successful pouring of the first gold at the Namdini mine next year.

Accompanying Minister Jinapor during the meeting were Hon. Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, Chairperson of the Minerals Commission Board, Hon. Samuel Atta-Akyea, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy, and Mr. Martin Ayisi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission.

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