Geita Gold Mine
Tanzania's largest gold mine, operated by AngloGold Ashanti in the heart of the Lake Victoria Goldfield.
Geita Gold Mine is the largest gold mine in Tanzania and one of AngloGold Ashanti's flagship operations globally. Located in the Geita Region near Lake Victoria, the mine comprises multiple open pits and the underground Nyankanga and Star & Comet operations. Geita produced approximately 504,000 ounces of gold in 2023, making it one of Africa's top-producing gold mines. The Tanzanian government holds a 16% free-carried interest through its partnership agreement with AngloGold Ashanti.
- 01Maintain gold production above 500,000 ounces per year
- 02Expand underground mining at Nyankanga and Star & Comet to replace depleting open pits
- 03Extend the mine life beyond 2030 through brownfield exploration success
- 04Implement the Tanzania partnership framework for equitable economic benefit
- 05Deliver industry-leading safety performance across all operations
- 06Sustain community development and environmental stewardship programs
2000 · completed
Production Start
Geita Gold Mine commenced commercial production under AngloGold Ashanti.
2009 · completed
Underground Development
The Nyankanga underground mine was developed to access ore below the mined-out open pit.
2015 · completed
Star & Comet Underground
Star & Comet underground mine commenced production, adding a new ore source.
2019 · completed
Tanzania Partnership
AngloGold Ashanti signed the partnership framework with the Tanzanian government.
2023 · completed
Strong Production
Geita produced approximately 504,000 ounces of gold at competitive all-in sustaining costs.
2025 · in progress
Expansion Drilling
Brownfield exploration continues targeting extensions to known ore bodies and new discoveries.
Mineral Resource
Gold Ore Reserves
Ore reserves of approximately 5.5 million ounces of gold as of year-end 2023.
Processing Plant
CIL Processing Plant
A large-capacity processing plant treating approximately 5.5 Mtpa through CIL and gravity circuits.
Mining Infrastructure
Multiple Mining Areas
Several open pits (Nyankanga, Geita Hill, Cut 4) and two underground mines (Nyankanga UG, Star & Comet UG).
Energy Infrastructure
Power Supply
Connected to the Tanzania national grid supplemented by on-site thermal power generation.
- Open-pit drill, blast, load, and haul mining
- Sublevel open stoping underground mining
- Carbon-in-leach (CIL) gold recovery process
- SAG and ball mill grinding circuit
- Gravity concentration for coarse gold
- Tailings storage facility with liner system
What it means for the community
Geita Gold Mine employs approximately 5,300 people directly and supports tens of thousands of indirect jobs in the Geita Region. It is one of the largest taxpayers in Tanzania and a significant contributor to the country's foreign exchange earnings. AngloGold Ashanti has invested over $100 million in community programs including education scholarships, health facilities, water infrastructure, and alternative livelihood programs.
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- AngloGold Ashanti (84%)
- Government of Tanzania (16%)
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