Ghana is a major player in the global mining industry, particularly in gold, bauxite, manganese, and diamonds. The country relies on various types of mining machinery for exploration, extraction, processing, and transportation. Below is an overview of the key mining machinery used in Ghana:
1. Exploration & Surveying Equipment
– Drilling Rigs (e.g., diamond core drills, reverse circulation drills)
– Geophysical Survey Tools (seismic sensors, magnetometers)
– GPS & GIS Mapping Systems
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2. Extraction Machinery
– Excavators & Loaders (Komatsu, Caterpillar, Hitachi)
– Bulldozers & Graders (for site preparation)
– Draglines & Shovels (for large-scale open-pit mining)
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Mining Equipment (jumbos, LHDs – Load-Haul-Dump machines)
3. Crushing & Processing Machinery
– Crushers (jaw crushers, cone crushers)
– Grinding Mills (ball mills, rod mills)
– Screening & Classifying Equipment
– Gold Processing Plants (CIL – Carbon-in-Leach plants, heap leaching systems)
4. Transportation & Logistics Machinery
– Dump Trucks (Volvo, BelAZ for haulage)
– Conveyor Belts (for material transport)
– Railway Systems (used in bauxite and manganese mines)
5. Safety & Support Equipment
– Ventilation Systems (for underground mines)
– Pumps & Dewatering Systems
– Explosives & Blasting Equipment
Key Mining Companies in Ghana Using These Machines
1. Gold Fields Ghana – Uses modern machinery for large-scale gold mining.
2. Newmont Ghana (Ahafo & Akyem Mines) – Heavy reliance on Caterpillar and Komatsu equipment.
3. AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi & Iduapriem Mines) – Underground and open-pit machinery.
4. Ghana Manganese Company Ltd. – Heavy-duty excavators and crushers.
5. Chirano Gold Mines (Kinross) – Uses advanced processing plants.
Suppliers of Mining Machinery in Ghana
Several local and international suppliers provide mining equipment:
– [Kanu Equipment Ghana](https://www.keequipment.com