Akyem Gold Mine
Akyem Gold Mine
Akyem Gold Mine

The Akyem Gold Mine is one of the largest producing open-pit gold mines in Ghana. It is located in the world-renowned gold belt in West Africa and is a typical orogenic gold deposit, characterized by thick ore bodies, consistent ore grades, and continuous mineralization. Both the mining and processing facilities are operating steadily. The project employs a conventional carbon-in-leach (CIL) process, with a design capacity of 8.5 million tonnes per year, and has maintained high throughput in recent years. The project holds significant resource potential with favorable conditions for further exploration. The exploration concession, adjacent to the existing mining site, provides significant opportunities to expand the resource base and extend the life of mine.

Akyem Gold Mine
  • Location
    Eastern Region, Ghana
  • Ownership
    100%
  • Project Status
    In production; undergoing expansion
  • Deposit Type
    Orogenic gold mine
  • Mineral Resources (Inclusive of Mineral Reserves)
    Contained gold: 238 tonnes, Grade: 1.42g/t
  • Mining & Processing Methods
    Open pit mining & underground mining + CIL
  • 2024 Production
    Gold: 6.4 tonnes
  • Debottlenecking and Expansion

    The company’s technical team plans to apply internationally advanced technologies to intensify resource exploration. By re-defining the cut-off grade based on economic geology principles, the project will see a substantial increase in resources and reserves, creating potential for both a longer life of mine and higher gold production.

  • M&A

    In October 2024, Zijin Mining acquired a 100% interest in the Akyem Gold Mine in Ghana from Newmont through its wholly-owned overseas subsidiary. The transaction was successfully completed on April 16, 2025.