AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art piggery production centre located in Sanso within the Obuasi Municipality. This initiative is part of the company’s efforts to promote sustainable livelihoods, enhance food security, and diversify local economic activities beyond mining.
The Sanso Piggery Production Centre, established as part of the mining company’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan, was inaugurated on Thursday at a ceremony attended by traditional leaders, government officials, agricultural experts, community members, and beneficiaries.
Representing the Mine, the Director of Sustainability Management, Edmund Oduro Agyei, emphasized that the project reflects the company’s dedication to creating lasting value in its host communities.
“At AngloGold Ashanti, our purpose is mining to empower people and advance societies. We believe that creating lasting value beyond mining requires investing in sectors that generate sustainable livelihoods and strengthen local economies,” he stated.
Agriculture remains a fundamental component of AngloGold Ashanti’s development agenda, with previous initiatives including the Climate Resilience Oil Palm Plantation Programme (CROPP), support for Farmers’ Day celebrations, and the Piggery and Aquaculture Programme launched in 2025.
According to Mr. Oduro Agyei, the initial phase of the piggery programme achieved remarkable success, with nine beneficiary farmers increasing their combined pig population from 173 to 428 animals, representing growth of approximately 171 percent.
Motivated by these results, the company expanded the initiative through the establishment of the modern production centre.
The facility includes 20 modern pig pens, office and storage facilities, and high-quality breeding stock. It is also fully powered by solar energy, highlighting AngloGold Ashanti’s commitment to environmentally responsible and climate-smart agricultural development.
The company revealed that the project involved an investment of approximately GH¢1.49 million for construction works, with an additional GH¢1.37 million allocated for furnishing, foundation breeding stock, veterinary services, training programmes, and six months of feed support.
Mr. Oduro Agyei noted that the centre was constructed by X-Mell Construction, a local firm, as part of AngloGold Ashanti’s deliberate strategy to promote indigenous businesses, enhance local capacity, and create employment opportunities within its host communities.
The facility will be managed by the Obuasi Municipal Co-operative Pig Farmers and Marketing Society Limited, whose members have received training in modern pig production techniques and cooperative management to ensure the long-term sustainability of the enterprise.
He expressed gratitude to the University of Cape Coast, the Municipal Assemblies, the Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Services, traditional authorities, and other partners for their support in realizing the project.
Mr. Oduro Agyei encouraged beneficiaries to make optimal use of the opportunity and collaborate to transform the centre into a model for successful community-led agribusiness.
He described the commissioning as another milestone in AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine’s efforts to create sustainable economic opportunities and build resilient communities capable of thriving beyond the lifespan of mining activities.
By Obuasi News
