Azumah Resources Ghana is accelerating development of its Black Volta and Sankofa gold concessions, with plans to create about 1,700 sustainable jobs as part of a push toward large-scale gold production and stronger local participation in Ghana’s mining sector.

The indigenous mining firm says the projects, which have an expected 11-year mine life, will provide long-term employment and stimulate economic growth, particularly in the Upper West Region.

Speaking to Citi Business News during a signing ceremony with global engineering company FLSmidth for long-lead equipment procurement, Azumah Resources director Noel Nii Addo said the agreement was critical to keeping the projects on schedule.

He noted that early procurement of key processing and plant equipment would ensure construction readiness and operational efficiency, stressing the company’s commitment to getting the projects right from the outset.

Addo also revealed that only about 20 per cent of the total concession area has been explored, leaving significant room for expansion through further exploration, which could further boost employment and regional development.

The partnership with FLSmidth positions Azumah Resources to deliver timely project execution while reinforcing its role in promoting sustainable mining and local content development in Ghana.