The Iduapriem Gold Mine is an open-pit gold mine situated 10 km south of Tarkwa, in the Western Region of Ghana. The mine is owned by AngloGold Ashanti and consists of the Iduapriem and the Teberebie operation, which were merged in 2000. AngloGold Ashanti originally only owned 85% of the mine but acquired the remaining 15% in September 2007.

Iduapriem Gold Mine is a gold mining company located in western Ghana, approximately 70 kilometres northwest of the capital city of Accra. The company is a joint venture between AngloGold Ashanti and the government of Ghana. The mine is situated within the Iduapriem District, which is part of the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District, in the Western Region of Ghana. Iduapriem Gold Mine was established in 1991, and has since become one of the most important gold producers in the country. The mine has produced more than 4 million ounces of gold since its inception, and is estimated to have more than 4.5 million ounces of gold reserves. The mine is operated by AngloGold Ashanti, and employs more than 2,000 people.

The Iduapriem Gold Mine has two main pits, the Iduapriem and the Teberebie pits. The Iduapriem pit is the larger of the two, and is estimated to contain over 3 million ounces of gold. The Teberebie pit is estimated to contain more than 1 million ounces of gold. The mine produces gold ore, which is then processed at the Iduapriem Gold Processing Plant.

The Iduapriem Gold Mine is a major contributor to the economy of Ghana, providing employment for more than 2,000 people and contributing more than US$100 million in taxes and royalties to the government of Ghana each year. The mine is also a major contributor to the local community, providing jobs, education, and training opportunities to local people. The Iduapriem Gold Mine is committed to operating in a safe and responsible manner, and is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. The mine has implemented a number of environmental and social initiatives to ensure that it operates in a sustainable and responsible manner. These initiatives include the implementation of a sustainable development plan, the establishment of a community development fund, and the adoption of a zero-tolerance policy towards the use of mercury in gold extraction.

The Iduapriem Gold Mine is a major contributor to the economy of Ghana and the local community, and is committed to operating in a sustainable and responsible manner. The mine is a valuable asset to the country, and is helping to drive economic growth and development in the region.

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