Mining Technology & Infrastructure

Royal Gold Ashanti integrates modern mining technologies with customized, region-specific practices to maximize ore recovery while minimizing environmental impact. The company’s infrastructure is built to support high-throughput operations, maintain safety standards, and reduce operating costs.

Technology Highlights

• Automated Drilling Rigs: For precision blasting and efficiency
• Ore Sorting Systems: To enhance recovery and reduce waste
• AI-driven Geological Modelling: For accurate resource estimation
• Fleet Management Systems (FMS): Real-time equipment monitoring

Infrastructure Investments

• Processing Plants: Each site has dedicated CIP or heap leach plants with capacity between 1,500 – 3,000 tpd
• Tailings Management: Engineered dams with real-time leakage detection
• On-site Laboratories: For metallurgical testing and quality control
• Worker Camps & Clinics: Fully equipped housing and medical support for staff and contractors

Power & Utilities

• Ghana sites connected to national electricity grid
• Burkina Faso and Mali operations use solar-diesel hybrid systems
• Water recycling systems reduce fresh water intake by up to 60%

Sustainable Mining. Efficient Output. Responsible Growth.

Royal Gold Ashanti’s mining operations reflect the company’s unique strength: the ability to deliver results in challenging environments while staying committed to people, planet, and profitability.