Veolia, via its subsidiary Veolia Ghana, will operate and maintain the existing water treatment facility at Iduapriem in the next two years.
The company will use its expertise in order to make sure appropriate water treatment and discharge.
Veolia said the Iduapriem mine faces a climate with severe seasonal changes in temperature or rainfall and the alternation of dry as well as wet seasons.
Water needs to be managed carefully to avoid flooding of operations when seasonal patterns provide very high rainfall, which may lead to water contamination and potential health as well as safety issues.
Veolia will ensure that water resource is managed efficiently in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Veolia executive vice president of Africa and Middle East Patrice Fonlladosa said: "Veolia’s global presence in mining and strong commitment with both the mining industry and Africa has given AngloGold Ashanti the confidence to outsource its water management to Veolia.
"This contract confirms the added-value solutions and expertise that our Group provides to its mining clients so that their processes can comply with the highest standards, in particular the environment while improving the efficiency of their operations."
Image: Veolia will operate and maintain the water treatment plant at AngloGold Ashanti’s mine in Ghana. Photo: Courtesy of Veolia.
