The Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine Mr. Samuel Boakye Pobee was adjudged the 2023 Mining Personality of the year at the 10th Mining Industry Awards (GMIA) held in Accra.

This prestigious accolade is reserved for exceptional professionals of the rank of General Manager or equivalent and Executive office holders who have made significant contributions to and played a significant role in the growth of the mining industry in 2023.

Mr. Pobee was recognized for his invaluable contributions to the mining industry. Throughout his career spanning over two decades, he has demonstrated excellence and dedication to enhancing operational efficiency and promoting sustainable practices in mining.

Similarly, he received the CEO of the year in 2023 (Private Sector) award in recognition of his outstanding leadership abilities, strategic decision-making, significant contributions to socio-economic development and introduction of several innovative programmes to shape the company’s performance, especially in safety, environmental management and human capital development.

His visionary and transformational leadership at AngloGold Ashanti, Iduapriem Mine before moving to the Obuasi Mine, did not only raise the profile of the Mine but set the benchmark for other mines under the AngloGold Ashanti brand.