AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has inaugurated a landmark piggery production centre at Sanso in the Obuasi Municipality, marking a significant step in its efforts to create sustainable livelihoods and diversify economic opportunities beyond mining.
The modern facility, established under the Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP), is expected to boost local pig production, enhance food security, create jobs and strengthen community-based agribusiness within the Obuasi Municipality and Obuasi East District.
Project
Speaking at the event, the Director of Sustainability Management at AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, Edmund Oduro Agyei, said the project reflected the company’s commitment 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.
He explained that agriculture remained a key pillar of the Mine’s community development strategy, citing initiatives such as 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 first phase of the piggery programme delivered remarkable results, with nine beneficiary farmers increasing their combined pig population from 173 to 428 animals, representing a growth of approximately 171 per cent.
Success
The success of the pilot phase informed the decision to expand the programme through the establishment of a centralised production centre.
The Mine invested approximately GH¢1.49 million in the construction of the facility, while an additional GH¢1.37 million was spent on furnishing, foundation breeding stock, veterinary services, capacity-building programmes, and six months of feed support for beneficiaries.
Mr Oduro Agyei noted that the project was executed by X-Mell Construction, a local contractor, in line with the company’s commitment to promoting indigenous businesses, building local capacity, and creating employment opportunities within its host communities.
The Chief Executive of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, Faustilove Appiah Kanin, commended AngloGold Ashanti and urged the beneficiaries to embrace the opportunity, work collectively, and manage the facility responsibly to ensure its success and long-term impact.
