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Since the program’s inception in 2009, a total of 168 graduates have benefited, including 58 females and 110 males. The majority of them are employed by GGML in its process plant, engineering, technical, blasting, and mining departments, while some are employed by other companies in and out of the country. PDF, 2 MB

In an effort to strengthen relations with Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML), the Commissioner of Operations for the Tanzania Police Force, CP Awadhi Juma, visited the company’s offices in Geita recently. PDF, 434 KB

The Tanzania Mining and Construction Workers Union (TAMICO) Geita Gold Mining Limited branch held its constitutional elections that had been postponed for almost two years owing to unavoidable circumstances in the fourth quarter of 2022 PDF, 714 KB

Engineer Ruth Mugurusi from the Drilling and Blasting Department briefs the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the fifth National Mining Technology Exhibition, Minister of Minerals Dr Dotto Biteko (right), who visited the GGML exhibition stand. To his left, AngloGold Ashanti’s Vice President of Sustainability for Tanzania and Ghana, Simon Shayo. PDF, 592 KB

Since Geita Gold Mining Limited began operations in Geita 22 years ago, safety has been its first priority. High safety commitments and goals have enabled GGML to achieve remarkable safety records. PDF, 975 KB

The Mgusu Machinjioni young football team won the Toto Cup after defeating the Elimu Uwangani team 2-0 in the event’s final at Nyakabale and was proclaimed champions of the youth football tournament held on 20th October 2022. PDF, 700 KB

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) and Rafiki Surgical Mission from Australia donated two ambulances to Geita District Council in Geita Region in a bid to establish relationships with the government and surrounding communities. PDF, 580 KB

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) emerged the overall winner and first winner among the major mining companies at the 5th National Mining Technology Exhibition held at the Investment Zone (EPZA) in Geita. PDF, 373 KB

The event provided an opportunity for exhibitors from a wide range of industry sectors , including GGML, to interact with the public, especially small-scale miners, and introduced them to new technologies and advances in the mining sector. PDF, 624 KB

To promote good governance and transparency between the public and private sectors, the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in the Geita Region and Geita Gold Mining Limited held a three-day workshop from Tuesday, 20th to Thursday 22nd September 2022 to raise awareness on corruption. PDF, 4 MB

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) worked with the Geita Regional Commissioner’s office and the Geita Town Council to plant trees along the Geita-Mwanza Road from the Geita town roundabout to the Bombambili area on September 17th , 2022. PDF, 3 MB

Terry Strong, Managing Director of Geita Gold Mining Limited, invited the Geita Regional Commissioner, Hon. Martin Shigella, for a luncheon with contractors working within the Mine at the Big Lappa Venue in Mchauru Village on September 16th, 2022, in support of fund-raising efforts of the Geita local authorities and the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) […] PDF, 4 MB

On September 10th 2022, the GGM Ladies Association, led by its chairperson Janeth Luponelo and made up mainly of employees of AngloGold Ashanti – Geita Gold Mining Limited, launched a mentorship programme at Nyankumbu School. PDF, 580 KB

On 26th August 2022, AngloGold Ashanti – Geita Gold Mining Limited and our sister operations in Ghana celebrated Women’s Equality Day with representatives from the Geita, Obuasi and Iduapriem mines co-hosting webinar sessions where presentations shared the message of gender equality for a sustainable future. PDF, 1 MB

Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML) has donated 50 mattresses to the Bukumbi Elderly Home Centre located in the Mwanza region. PDF, 2 MB

On 8th – 9th August 2022, Geita Gold Mining Limited hosted senior executives from parent company, AngloGold Ashanti, North America and South America. PDF, 3 MB

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has said that the President Samia Suluhu Hassan-led government recognises the contribution of women engineers in the country, so they should prepare themselves for various opportunities and jobs that will come from the large-scale infrastructure being built by the government. PDF, 2 MB

On 15th July 2022, the Minister for Energy, Hon. January Makamba, paid an official visit to Geita Gold Mine to learn about the development of the mine’s grid connection. PDF, 

After an enforced two year hiatus, the GGM Kili Challenge Against HIV and AIDS made its highly anticipated comeback. On the eve of the traditional Flag Off at Machame gate, Weruweru River Lodge Hotel in Hai District hosted the official launch with some of the key beneficiaries in attendance including representatives from Moyo wa Huruma. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML) continues to garner much acclaim. At the 46th International Trade Fair in Dar es Salaam, better known as Sabasaba, the company won both the Best Employer and Best Exporter of Minerals Abroad awards. PDF, 

On 5th July 2022, in Moshi. Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner Steven Kagaigai confirmed to the assembled press the launch date for the 2022 GGM Kilimanjaro Challenge Trust Against HIV and AIDS, which will take place on 14th July 2022 at Weruweru River Lodge Hotel in Hai District. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited, in collaboration with the Tanzania National AIDS Commission (TACAIDS), hopes to raise US$1 million (TZS 2.3 billion) through the GGM Kili Challenge 2022 campaign, to be held from 15th to 21st July this year. PDF, 

On the occasion of World Environment Day on 5th June 2022, GGML has pledged to continue to protect the environment in its concession area and support other stakeholders in ensuring that nature and the host community are not adversely affected by climate change. PDF, 

“Keep up the good work” was a recurring phrase from CEO Alberto Calderon as he was introduced to various employees at Geita Gold Mine during his inaugural visit to an AngloGold Ashanti African operation. PDF, 

On 25th May 2022, GGML handed over a donation of four Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) Mwanza branch in Mwanza Region. PDF, 

AngloGold Ashanti Chief Executive Officer Alberto Calderon today met with President of the United Republic of Tanzania Her Excellency, Samia Suluhu Hassan. PDF, 

On the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which is observed around the world on 28th April every year, GGML emerged as the overall winner of the Occupational Health and Safety Exhibition coordinated by the country’s Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OSHA) in Dodoma. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited donated TZS 50 million to support maternal health initiatives through the Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) organization in Dar es Salaam. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) partnered with various stakeholders around the world to celebrate World Water Day, which is observed on the 22nd of March annually. PDF, 

On March 18, 2022, Mr. Adolph Ndunguru, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, paid a visit to Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) in the Geita region PDF, 

This year, to commemorate International Women’s Day on 8th March 2022, the Association of Ladies Working at GGML made a strong statement with a series of events in Geita leading up to and on the day. PDF, 

On 8 March 2022, GGML was honoured to receive an official visit from the new Executive Secretary of the Tanzania Chamber of Mines, Eng. Benjamin J. Mchwampaka, who paid a one-day official visit to learn about the development of mining activities, particularly the new underground portals at Star and Comet, Nyankanga and Geita Hill. PDF, 

Speaker of the National Assembly and Guest of Honour during the 4th Annual Leadership Conference, Dr. Tulia Ackson makes the keynote address on behalf of the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Philip Mpango. PDF, 

GGML was a sponsor and participant of the three-day 4th International Minerals and Mining Investment Conference 2022, which was opened by the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Philip Isidor Mpango and closed by the Prime Minister, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa (MP). The conference brought together participants from various stages of […] PDF, 

(22 February 2021, Dar es Salaam) – On 21 February 2022, Geita Gold Mining Limited signed a power sales agreement with TANESCO to connect its Geita Gold Mine (GGM) operations to the power grid, which will generate an additional Tshs 5 billion in monthly revenue for TANESCO from this power transaction agreement. PDF, 

(22 February 2021, Dar es Salaam) – AngloGold Ashanti’s Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has once again extended its noticeable support as one of the main sponsors of this year’s 4th Tanzania Minerals and Mining Investment Conference, making a financial contribution of almost TZS 90 million towards the staging of the three-day event. The international […] PDF, 

Geita Gold Mine (GGML) has embraced the Local Content Regulations and strengthened its support enterprise owners to not be afraid to engage in local and international procurement activities. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mine (GGML) has emerged as one of the leading taxpayers in Tanzania. This was announced contribution. PDF, 

Since 2018, Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has supported 18 of its senior employees to pursue a Masters in Business Administration at the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) at a cost of over TZS 248 million. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has handed over equipment to support the Integrated Mining Technical (IMTT) programme launched by VETA Moshi. PDF, 

GGML sponsors the 4th Geita Mining and Technology Expo, GGML participates in Covid-19 special awareness training program for Geita journalists and GGML Senior Staff receive COVID-19 vaccines at GEDECO Hall in Geita Town Council PDF, 

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, journalists have the difficult task of gathering and disseminating accurate information. To this end, the Geita Regional Commissioner’s Office invited around 60 journalists and media professionals to a COVID-19 awareness-raising workshop. The introduction of this special Covid-19 special awareness training programme aims to put a stop to misinformation […] PDF, 

On the 4th of August 2021, some of the GGML Senior staff gathered at the GEDECO hall in Geita Town, to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine donated to Tanzania by the US government. Speaking on behalf of the GGML Senior Staff, the Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Aallen Mtemi, said […] PDF, 

On 5th June every year, the world celebrates environment day for the purpose of raising awareness and encouraging action towards the protection of the environment across the globe. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) like many forward thinking companies have made it a priority to maintain best practices in human capital as they navigate the challenges emerging from the maturing Tanzanian labour market, by selecting the best candidates purely on merit and without gender limitations. PDF, 

On 6th July 2021, the newly appointed Geita Regional Commissioner Hon. Rosemary Senyamule paid a familiarization visit to GGML during which she had a firsthand tour of different mining operations at the Company. Accompanied by both the Regional and District security committees, the new RC was interested to learn how GGML conducts its business in […] PDF, 

A short drive north of Geita takes you into Kasota ward and there lays the rural village of Bugurura, where for many years the majority of its residents have depended solely on income generated from agriculture. This community uses their smallholdings to mostly cultivate maize, cassava, groundnuts and raise livestock. PDF, 

Historically, gender imbalance has adversely affected the labor market. Women were not considered for some positions and largely stereotyped as incapable of performing some roles. Mining in particular for decades has been a male dominated industry. However, a shift is in place. Due to global advocacy movements, gender parity and women empowerment is now firmly […] PDF, 

Nyamulilima open pit mining was inaugurated on 17th April 2021 with expectations to produce up to one million ounces of gold in the next six (6) years. This project comprises of Ridge 8, Star and Comet, Xanadu, Selous, Mabe and Roberts cuts. The project is a significant one for Geita Gold Mining Limited, as it […] PDF, 

At precisely 13:20 on 17th April 2021, the first bucket of ore material was loaded onto dump truck 410, signaling the start of open pit operations at Nyamulilima. Behind the wheel of that truck was Petro Pius Alphonce, an experienced dump truck operator who considers himself lucky to have such memories to pass to his […] PDF, 

Nyamulilima open pit mining was inaugurated on 17 April 2021 with expectations to produce up to one million ounces of gold in the next six (6) years. In a brief ceremony at the Mine site comprising AngloGold Ashanti –Geita Gold Mining Limited leadership, the first bucket was loaded onto a dump truck at 13:20, signaling […] PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has recently received the approval of the 2021 Mining Plan for underground and open pit operations. The Chief Inspector of Mines Dr. Abdul Rahman Mwanga has authorized GGML’s 2021 Mining Plan for underground and open pit operations. PDF, 

In line with its strategy to ensure a sustainable contribution to the economies in host countries, AngloGold Ashanti has facilitated establishment of the BG Umoja joint venture in Tanzania, which has been awarded the $186m worth two-year mining contract for the Nyankanga and Geita Hill underground mining projects. PDF, 

The impressionable Irene Makula works in GGML’s Heavy Machine and Equipment (HME) department as an intern supporting repairs for different machines used on the mine. The Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Dar es Salaam enjoys the different tasks she is assigned as they link well the theories she was taught and practical aspects […] PDF, 

In a bid to impart relevant knowledge and skills to entrepreneurs inthe region, Geita Gold Mining Limited has funded a special capacity-building program for Geita entrepreneurs. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) and Rafiki Surgical Mission from Australia have jointly donated an ambulance worth TZS 32 million to Bukoli Health Centre in Geita District. PDF, 

The sponsorship comprises in kind support of preparing the exhibition grounds as well as paying for 100 tents, a standby generator and its fuel to cover the exhibition period PDF, 

The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Investment, Hon. Angela Kairuki commended Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) for sponsoring the 3rd Mining Technology Expo which started on the 17 September 2020 PDF, 

Faith leaders in Geita region made a visit to inspect development projects being implemented in the region and expressed their satisfaction with the effective management of such projects for the development of Tanzania PDF, 

On 12 August 2020, Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML), the Geita District Council and Geita Town Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in relation to the GGML’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Plan for 2020. PDF, 

The Board of Directors, Management and Employees of AngloGold Ashanti – Geita Gold Mine solemnly mourn the demise of HE President (rtd) Benjamin William Mkapa. PDF, 

Since its inception in 2000, Geita Gold Mining Limited adopted an approach of ensuring that the communities around the operation are better off for the Company being there. PDF, 

On 28 August 2020, GGML donated medical equipment and supplies for use at the Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital’s orthopedic and traumatology units. The donated equipment includes orthopedic surgical kits, an ECG machine and illuminator amongst others. PDF, 

In its effort to boost higher learning education in the country, Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has spent 100m/- in the construction of Geita Regional centre of the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) through the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative. PDF, 

Today the 25th October 2019, 2019, Geita Regional Commissioner Eng. Robert Gabriel officiated the ground-breaking ceremony for two Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects that are part of the 2019/2020 CSR Plan which underpins community projects worth TZS9.2 bn. PDF, 

Cleft lip and palate deformities are a worldwide problem and unfortunately are one of the major problems facing children around Lake Victoria, where Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) is located. PDF, 

Today, Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) will host the Geita Business Forum at Moyo wa Huruma Orphanage Centre in Geita Town as it continues to work with the community, encouraging local businesses to supply the mine PDF, 

As part of its efforts to uplift and empower Tanzanian youths with practical skills and employability, Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML) in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office, Labour, Youth, Employment and Disability, Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) and Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) are partnering in the launch of another year of “Enhancing Graduates […] PDF, 

In the bid to strengthen good relations with the Government and the surrounding communities, GGML has donated two Microscopes worth13,222,600/-Tshs to the Geita Regional Commissioner to curb TB transmission which is common in some mining areas (not Geita Gold Mine) PDF, 

On the 16th August 2019, Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML), the Geita District Council and Geita Town Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in relation to the GGML’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Plan for 2019. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML) today marks an important milestone in its journey to develop local communities in the Geita Region, with the handover of construction materials for key infrastructure projects including classrooms, healthcare facilities, and employee accommodation. The materials include cement, roofing sheets, gravel and sand. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML) today launched its 2018 intake of 21 entrants into its internship programme, which provides young graduates with practical training and exposure to real challenges of the workplace. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML), the Geita District Council and Geita Town Council this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in relation to the GGM’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Plan for 2018. PDF, 

Nyankumbu Girls Secondary School, the largest girl’s school in the Geita District, marked its three-year anniversary with the opening of a well-equipped, modern library as part of its effort to provide an additional source of high-quality education for children in the region PDF, 

Geita Gold Mine joins the nation in celebrating Road Safety Week. The Road Safety campaign, aims to create awareness through public education on the importance of adherence to road signage and traffic rules with the objective of changing attitudes to reduce the high prevalence of road accidents in Tanzania. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) notes with concern a resolution made on 13 August by Geita Councils declaring a deliberate personification of matters relating to company interests but further threats to put a stop to business operations in Geita. PDF, 

Geita Gold Mine (GGM) said today that construction of a 30,000-ton rice-storage warehouse to improve the ability of local Geita region farmers to take advantage of higher market prices for their crops, is nearing completion. PDF, 

AngloGold Ashanti notes the enactment by the Republic of Tanzania’s Parliament and publication in the Country’s official Government Gazette of the Natural Wealth and Resources (Permanent Sovereignty) Act, No 5 of 2017, the Natural Wealth and Resources Contracts (Review and Re-Negotiation of Unconscionable Terms) Act, No 6 of 2017 and the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) […] PDF, 

AngloGold Ashanti notes that the Tanzania Parliament has enacted The Natural Wealth and Resources (Permanent Sovereignty) Bill 2017 and The Natural Wealth and Resources Contracts (Review and re-negotiation of unconscionable terms) Bill 2017 on July 3, 2017. PDF, 

Tanzania’s parliament published draft legislation amending the legal framework of its extractive industry. The drafts are yet to be debated in parliament. The country’s parliament also passed the Bill, which levies a 1% ‘clearing fee’ on mineral exports from 1 July 2017. PDF,