AngloGold Ashanti Advances Decarbonisation Strategy Across African Operations

AngloGold Ashanti is accelerating the integration of renewable energy across its African asset base, signalling a strategic shift in how mining companies approach power supply, cost management and emissions reduction. The group is targeting a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, underpinned by a transition away from diesel generation towards grid electricity and on-site renewables.

In Tanzania, the company has delivered a significant milestone at the Geita Gold Mine, where operations have been connected to the national grid. Historically reliant on diesel-fired generation, the site is now drawing power from a grid mix dominated by hydropower and natural gas. The shift is expected to cut diesel consumption by up to 80%, while improving power reliability and lowering operating costs—key considerations for large-scale, energy-intensive mining activities.

In Ghana, AngloGold Ashanti is progressing commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developments at the Iduapriem Mine and Obuasi Mine. The projects are being delivered through partnerships with independent power producers, who will finance, build and operate the solar assets under long-term supply agreements. This model reduces upfront capital exposure while providing predictable energy pricing and mitigating exposure to volatile global oil markets.

Further north, in Egypt, the company is leveraging existing renewable infrastructure at the Sukari Gold Mine, which incorporates a 36 MW solar photovoltaic installation paired with battery energy storage. The hybrid system enables load balancing and energy dispatch beyond daylight hours, supporting continuous mining and processing operations. AngloGold Ashanti has indicated plans to optimise and expand this configuration to increase renewable penetration at the site.

These initiatives form part of the company’s broader “Roadmap to Net Zero”, which targets both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Beyond decarbonisation, the programme is also aligned with local economic development objectives, including the use of regional supply chains and workforce participation in renewable energy deployment.

For the mining sector, AngloGold Ashanti’s approach reflects a growing convergence between operational resilience and sustainability. As energy costs, carbon regulation and investor scrutiny intensify, hybrid power systems and grid integration are becoming central to long-term asset competitiveness across Africa’s mining landscape.