“Mining Excellence Recognized: Sam Pobee Named Mining Personality of the Year”
The Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine Mr. Samuel Boakye Pobee was adjudged the 2023 Mining Personality of the year at the 10th Mining Industry Awards (GMIA) held in Accra.
This prestigious accolade is reserved for exceptional professionals of the rank of General Manager or equivalent and Executive office holders who have made significant contributions to and played a significant role in the growth of the mining industry in 2023.
Mr. Pobee was recognized for his invaluable contributions to the mining industry. Throughout his career spanning over two decades, he has demonstrated excellence and dedication to enhancing operational efficiency and promoting sustainable practices in mining.
Similarly, he received the CEO of the year in 2023 (Private Sector) award in recognition of his outstanding leadership abilities, strategic decision-making, significant contributions to socio-economic development and introduction of several innovative programmes to shape the company’s performance, especially in safety, environmental management and human capital development.
His visionary and transformational leadership at AngloGold Ashanti, Iduapriem Mine before moving to the Obuasi Mine, did not only raise the profile of the Mine but set the benchmark for other mines under the AngloGold Ashanti brand.
Under his leadership, Iduapriem Mine reported record levels of production while strengthening its environmental stewardship and being recognized as one of the most diverse and inclusive in the industry.
From being General Manager – Technical Services for Resolute Mining in Australia, through being appointed General Manager – Operations, and Interim Managing Director for Barrick Gold (formerly Acacia Mining) in Tanzania, to becoming Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Ltd in July 2021, and now Obuasi Mine, Mr. Pobee’s impactful career journey exemplifies this distinction as Mining Personality of the Year.
In his remarks after receiving his award, Mr. Pobee said the award symbolizes teamwork, hard work and dedicated leadership and commended the Iduapriem team for their unwavering support during his tenure there as Managing Director.
He said “this recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication, hard work, and innovation of every single member of our team at Iduaprem. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence, and to the team at the Obuasi Mine, let’s continue to strive for even greater achievements together.”
Mr. Samuel Pobee holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from INSEAD Business School, a post-graduate certificate in Applied Finance from Macquarie University, Australia, and a diploma in Mining Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology, Ghana.
He also holds a Master’s degree in Geostatistics from the University of Adelaide, Australia.
