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Geita mine, Tanzania
Geita, one of AngloGold Ashanti’s flagship mines, is located in north-western Tanzania, in the Lake Victoria goldfields of Geita region, about 120km from Mwanza and 4km west of the township of Geita. It has been in operation as a large-scale mine since the 1930s.
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Geita mine switches to the Tanesco grid
We’ve taken the next step in our decarbonisation journey with a 6.1km electricity distribution line linking the Geita mine to Tanzania’s renewable power grid where energy is generated from hydro, thermal and biomass. The mine’s diesel usage for power generation is expected to drop by an estimated 80% and carbon emissions by at least 50Kt CO2.
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Scaling mountains, building hope
Each year, a dedicated group of GGML employees and external participants embark on a gruelling climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The funds raised by the event go towards various projects that make a tangible difference to the lives of countless people in Tanzania.
A top employer
Geita mine employs over 6,000 people both directly and through contractors of which about 98% are Tanzanian nationals. Geita mine is recognised by the Government as one of the country’s best employers.
Community projects
In Tanzania, community development is one of the material issues to which we are committed. The Geita mine was the first in the country to execute its Corporate Social Responsibility Plan as per the amended Mining Act of 2017.
Driving local business
It is our strategic imperative to procure all goods and services locally. Geita was awarded 1st runner-up in local business content in 2020 with 86% of total procurement spent locally within Tanzania last year.
