Accra: AngloGold Ashanti has extended its deepest condolences to the government and Ghanaians following the tragic helicopter crash that killed eight government officials on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The incident, which occurred in a forest reserve near Brofoyedu Sikaman in the Adansi South District, claimed the lives of Ghana's Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, along with six others.

According to Ghana News Agency, AngloGold Ashanti issued a statement through its Public Relations Department, pledging full support for ongoing national efforts to respond to the incident. The company is actively working with authorities on the ground to assist in recovery operations, providing logistical and technical support from their nearby Obuasi operations.

'This tragedy has deeply affected all of us at AngloGold Ashanti. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those impacted by this horrific accident,' stated Mr Alberto Calderon, AngloGold Ashanti CEO, in the statement. 'We at AngloGold Ashanti stand ready to be of assistance wherever we are required,' the statement added.