Parliamentary Committee for Mining and Energy Visits Adamus
April 25, 2022
Parliamentary Committee for Mining and Energy Visits Adamus
April 25, 2022

The Inter-Mines First Aid & Safety Competition

The noteworthy annual event organised jointly by the Chamber of Mines, Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission, and St John Ambulance focuses on first aid and safety in the mining industry. It is also an opportunity for the safety teams of various mining companies to exhibit their competence in handling safety and first aid issues.
The theme for 2021 was “Protect others by protecting yourself; COVID-19 is real”, strategically chosen to emphasise the importance of personal hygiene and the need to observe covid protocols to reduce the spread of the pandemic.

This year, the competition was live-streamed on national television and was fierce from the zonal contest since all the teams were poised to carry the day to the finals. It began with Chirano Gold Mines prevailing against Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd Ahafo Mine, Perseus Mining Ghana Ltd and Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd in a keen contest on 29th August 2021.
On 5th September 2021, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine and Future Global Resources warded off the competition from Ghana Manganese Company and Gold Fields Ghana Tarkwa Mine in a tie. As a result, their teams made it to the finals.
The last zonal contest was held on 12th September 2021 and saw Adamus finding their touch after a very fierce competition, achieving victory over Newmont Golden Ridge Ltd only by 0.5 points to make it to the finals. Even though Abosso Goldfields Ltd and Golden Star Wassa Ltd also distinguished themselves well, it was time for them to say goodbye.
The grand finale took place on 7th November 2021. All the winning teams joined the host team in grand style for a dog-eat-dog competition, which saw the team from Adamus coming out on top as the official winners of the 2021 Inter Mines First Aid and Safety Competition.

Adamus Wins National Safety and First aid Competition.
Adamus Wins National Safety and First aid Competition.

Management Team celebrates the win with the First Aid Team

The First Aid Team

Adamus First Aid and Safety Team - Samuel Acquah

Samuel Acquah

Coach

Adamus First Aid and Safety Team

Charles Addae Okai

Team Member

Adamus First Aid and Safety Team

Nuhu

Team Member

Adamus First Aid and Safety Team

Prince Bonsu

Team Member

Adamus First Aid and Safety Team

Isaac Miezah

Team Member

The General Manager's Congratulatory Message

"A job well done. Thanks for raising the Adamus flag on the national stage. We doff our hats to you as Champions!
This is very exemplary. Safety First and our next challenge is to do the same for production this year. And yes, we can!"
~ Patrick von Kpekpena

The CEO's Congratulatory Message

“This is to express my heartfelt congratulations to our team! Words cannot express how proud I felt to hear the news! You have made us all very proud! Keep raising the bar higher, and remember you are UNSTOPPABLE!”
~ Angela List

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Angela List

Chief Executive Officer

Angela List is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nguvu Mining Limited, a group of mining companies operating in West Africa including: Adamus Resources Limited, Northern Ashanti Mining Company Limited, Segala Mining Corporation, Samira Hill Gold Mine and Poura Resources Limited. She is responsible for balancing strategic vision with operational efficiency, ensuring that the company grows sustainably while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and adhering to regulatory requirements. Her leadership is characterized by focusing on innovation, diversity and community engagement.

Before becoming the CEO of Nguvu Mining Limited, she was the Executive Director of BCM Ghana Limited and BCM International Limited (BCM Group), both mining services companies which she was instrumental in growing from a very small business with little or no business in the counties of operation to a multinational business spanning over 7 countries and 3 continents. Angela has been a key figure in the industry for over 25 years, beginning her career with KPMG where she developed essential skills that laid her professional success. She successfully managed and executed significant projects like the Loulo Contract in Mali (now belonging to Barrick) and the largest iron ore mining operation in West Africa, Tonkolili in Sierra Leone.

Angela holds an MSc and an MBA from Manchester University and a BSc in Administration from University of Ghana respectively. She is also an Alumna of Harvard Business School.

She is currently the 2nd Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and was recently recognized as the Female CEO of the year at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit and Excellence Awards (2023), Best Mining Company (Adamus Resources Limited) Paa Grant Medals for Business Excellence (2023) and various awards including: Ghana Women’s awards, Women’s Choice Awards Africa, Corporate Leadership Excellence Awards and Swag Awards.

She is passionate about increasing women’s representation in the mining industry and encourages more women to venture into what has traditionally been a male dominated field.

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Alex Obu-Simpson

Group Human Resources and Adminstration Manager

Alex is the Group Human Resources & Administration Manager responsible for developing and executing HR strategies in the group’s talent management, performance management, succession planning and all strategic people and culture functions as well as providing guidance to the CEO on people issues. He is also responsible for a healthy workforce and workplace culture that helps maximize organizational efficiency and effectiveness within the Group.

Before joining the Nguvu Group he worked as the Regional Employee Relations Manager and previously as the Vice President and Head of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs for Gold Fields West Africa. Until then he was the HR/Admin Manager for MODEC Ghana, an Oil & Gas company responsible for operating and maintaining the FPSO KNK and Kufuor in Ghana. He has several years’ experience in Learning and Development, Performance Management and Employee Relations spanning several industries including Mining, Oil & Gas, Banking, and Academia.

Alex holds a double Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations from Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom and B. Ed Educational Psychology, University of Cape Coast. He also holds a Professional Executive Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PEM-ADR) from the Gamey & Gamey Academy of Mediation and a proud alumnus of Oxford University, United Kingdom in Executive Leadership.

He is a Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM), Leoron Institute, a member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management (CIHRM), Ghana and Institute of Directors (IoD), Ghana. Alex was recognized as Africa Top 50 HR Leader, in March 2022 at the Ghana Human Resources Innovations Awards. He was also recognized as an Exemplary HR Business Leader in 2023 by the National Governance and Business Leadership Award.

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Kwadwo Opoku Ansah

General Manager - Adamus Resources Limited

Kwadwo is the General Manager for Adamus Resources Limited. He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day mining operations, ensuring effectiveness, efficiencies in cost, safety and in accordance with best international industry practices as well as the Mining and Minerals Regulations of Ghana. He is also responsible for overseeing various mining projects, from exploration and development to production and closure, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Before joining Adamus Resources Limited, Kwadwo worked as the Mine Manager for Endeavor Mining Corporation (Burkina Mining Company, Riverstone Karma SA, Semafo Boungou Gold Operations, all of Burkina Faso; and Agbaou Gold Mine, Ivory Coast. His career trajectory at Endeavor Mining Corporation saw him rising through the ranks from Mine Planning Engineer, Senior Planning Engineer, and Mining Technical Service Manager. His career began as an Official Learner at Anglogold Ashanti, Obuasi where he obtained the underground Shift Boss certificate after which he joined the Mine Planning department of Goldfields, Tarkwa Mine. Kwadwo has accumulated over twenty years of experience in the mining industry, working in reputable organizations across West Africa.

Kwadwo is currently pursuing an Executive MBA with the University of Cumbria, UK. He holds an MSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology (UMAT), Tarkwa, Ghana, as well as a Certificate in Organizational Leadership and Management from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. He has a Mine Manager’s Certificate from the Inspectorate Division of the Mineral Commission of Ghana.

Kwadwo is also a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and has published a paper titled “A Geoeconomic Planning and Evaluation Model for Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana.

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Nicol Nuku Newton

Group Processing & Metallurgy Manager

Nicol, with over 30 years of experience in the mineral processing industry, is the Group Processing and Metallurgy Manager. Nicol is responsible for process plant operations within the group as well as the strategies for the development/implementation of new process plants, existing process plants’ improvement to increase efficiency and reduce cost and ensure all processing and metallurgical activities comply with safety, health and environmental regulations. Nicol also has management responsibility for JB Precision, a machine shop for mostly heavy machinery and equipment.

Before joining the Nguvu Group he amassed extensive experience in the mining and metallurgy sector. Nicol was the Process Manager, Downstream, for Mining and Metals at Bechtel, United States of America. He also worked as the Director of Technical Services for Sixth Wave Innovation, USA as well as other reputable institutions including Barrick Goldstrike Limited and Anglogold Ashanti Company Limited.

Nicol holds an MSc. And BSc. Degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, as well as a Diploma Certificate in Management, IDPM Parts I & II from the Institute of Data Processing Management, UK.

Nicol’s expertise spans in LOM Capital Planning, Operation Business Analysis, Project and Operation Management.

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Frederick Dziwornu

General Manager - Segala Mining Corporation (SEMICO)

Frederick is the general manager at the Tabakoto Mine of Segala Mining Corporation (SEMICO). He is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of mining activities, resource allocation and supervising mining projects.

Mr. Dziwornu has over fifteen years of experience in technical, managerial, and operational roles withing the mining industry. His expertise spans the management of underground and open-pit mines, focusing on improving productivity, safety and risk mitigation. He is highly skilled in business process optimization, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with industry policies and regulations.

Frederick holds a BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana and various certifications and licenses in Mine and Safety Management. He is currently pursuing his MBA in Strategic Management and Consulting at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), with an expected completion in 2025.

Frederick’s technical expertise, leadership skills and strong academic background make him an asset in managing both operational and strategic components of mining, ensuring sustainable and safe business practices. He has led strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing mine efficiency, building strong community relationships, and meeting production goals.

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Kenneth Mpofu

General Manager - Société de Mines du Lipktako

Kenneth Mpofu is the general manager for Société de Mines du Lipktako, Niger responsible for overseeing and managing of all aspects of gold mining and processing as well as ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. He is also responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve production targets, operational efficiency, cost reduction goals, providing leadership, managing and optimizing material and human resources.

Before his appointment as the General Manager Operations at Société de Mines du Lipktako in Niger, Kenneth worked as the General Manager Exploration and Development for Metallon Corporation. He is a highly qualified, multi-skilled mining professional with vast experience in mine management, exploration, and mining geology across three African countries: Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Niger.

Kenneth holds three master’s degrees: MSc Exploration Geology, University of Zimbabwe, MSc Engineering (Mining)-Mineral Resource Management, University of Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa, and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.

Kenneth has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry and is registered with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist with registration number 40016213 and a member of the GSSA with registration number 967631. He is known for his diligence, analytical skills, dependability, and resourcefulness.

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