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12 Oct 2009

Author:
Chris Anderson, Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd

[DOC] Press release by Newmont on chemical spillage at Ahafo mine [Ghana]

A minor overflow occurred at the Mine’s processing plant due to a faulty sensor. As you may know, the Ahafo Mine has been certified by the International Cyanide Management Code and procedures laid down by that code were all followed and the overflow was contained and neutralized within the Mine Site. No pollution of the water sources downstream from the plant site has been found...The inhabitants of the impacted hamlets have been supplied with alternative fresh water to use while further investigations are being undertaken to confirm the integrity of their water sources...

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