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Article

25 Jul 2006

Author:
Mike Anane, Environment News Service

Lethal Cyanide Spill in Ghana Outrages Gold Mining Communities

Residents of Dumasi and surrounding villages in Ghana’s western region are demanding a total audit of all operations of the Canadian-owned mining company Bogosu Gold Ltd...Speaking on behalf of the people of Dumasi, Chief Nana Korchie said...the last straw that broke their back is the cyanide spill which occurred on June 16, 2006...The producing company is Golden Star...In his Accra office, Magnus Adja Kodjo, public affairs manager of Bogosu Gold, confirmed the cyanide spill on June 16. However, he claims that the damage and dangers to the community and the environment were minimal.