23K views · 348 reactions | The Obuasi Gold mine operated by Anglogold Ashanti is an open pit and underground gold mine in the Ashanti Region. Opened in 1897, it is one of the top-9 largest gold mines in the world. Source: Ghana Stories #NhyiraFacts | Nhyira 104.5 FM | Facebook

Sanso is one of the oldest mining communities in Obuasi, in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. Nestled within the Obuasi Municipality, the community grew alongside the discovery and expansion of gold mining, which transformed Obuasi into one of Africa’s most significant mining towns. Located on the south-western edge of Obuasi, Sanso sits close to major mining concessions that have shaped its history, economy, and way of life. Over the decades, the promise of gold drew workers and families from across the

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