Management Team

Patrick Appiah Mensah

Managing Director

Patrick is an accomplished mining engineer and business leader with more than 20 years’ experience managing multi-million-dollar capital projects and large-scale mining operations across Africa. His expertise blends technical excellence with strategic leadership, having delivered major infrastructure upgrades, operational cost savings, and record production outputs. Patrick is committed to driving sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and strong community relationships.

Claudia Okae Odjidja

Head People and Organizational Development

Claudia is a strategic HR leader with over 15 years’ experience aligning people strategy with business objectives in banking, logistics, hospitality, and mining security. She specialises in compensation and benefits, talent management, industrial relations, and organisational change, with a proven track record in reducing turnover and improving workforce engagement. Her pragmatic, compliant, and people-focused approach ensures that teams perform at their best in complex operational environments.

Samuel Buerty Hadjor

Mine Operations Manager

Samuel is a seasoned mining professional with over two decades of experience spanning mine planning, operations management, and business process improvement. He has led large-scale mining projects, transitioning operations from contract to owner mining, and improving efficiencies by up to 30%. Recognised for his leadership, he has consistently delivered world-class results in safety, productivity, and stakeholder engagement.

Kwasi Okai Mickson

Finance Manager

Okai is a finance systems consultant and ERP specialist with more than 18 years’ experience in mining, legal, property, and consulting sectors. He is an expert in SAP S/4HANA and Sage Accpac, financial reporting, budgeting, and process optimisation, with a record of delivering clean audits and improving operational efficiency. Okai’s analytical and systems-driven approach supports sound financial governance and data-driven decision-making.

Samuel Morkeh Arthur

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager

Samuel is an accomplished Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) leader with 22 years of professional experience, including 14 years in the mining industry. He holds an MSc in Environmental Resources Management and a BSc in Agricultural Engineering, together with multiple professional certifications including NEBOSH Diplomas and Certificates, ISO Lead Auditor accreditations (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001), Radiation Safety certification, and the Ghana Minerals Commission Certificates of Competency as Senior Officer, Superintendent, and HSE Manager.

Kwasi Asumadu

Exploration and Geology Manager 

Kwasi brings over 20 years of experience in exploration and mine geology across Ghana and East Africa, with a career spanning AngloGold Ashanti, Red Back Mining, Barrick Gold, Acacia Mining Plc, and Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd. His leadership has consistently advanced geological precision, resource confidence, and operational efficiency.

Gideon Forson

Process Manager 

Gideon is a mineral engineer with more than 21 years of experience in mineral processing and plant operations across Ghana and West Africa. His career spans operational, technical, and leadership roles at Gold Fields Ghana, Golden Star Resources, Randgold Resources, Noble Gold Bibiani, Nowata (Pty) Ltd., Yebed Suppliers Ltd., and Perseus Mining Ghana Ltd. He is recognized for optimizing plant performance, commissioning new projects, and guiding teams to deliver safe, efficient, and consistent results.