Barbex Africa recently partnered with the Ghana Chamber of Mines for the 9th Ghana Mining Industry Awards, at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra on 1st December 2023. The annual ceremony recognizes excellence and the contributions of mining, mining support companies, and individuals to the development of mining in Ghana.

At the event, Barbex Africa had the honor of sponsoring and presenting the award for the Best Level 200 Female Engineering Student at the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa to Ms. Solicity Amankwah-Taylor.

Mary Asante-Asamoah, Executive Director of the Barbex Group who presented the award said:

“At Barbex, we firmly believe in creating an inclusive and diverse industry, and our sponsorship of this particular award resonates deeply with our core values. Our mission extends beyond logistics and supply chain services; we are dedicated to encouraging and empowering young females to pursue enriching careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), with a special focus on mining and mining support.”

The Ghana Mining Industry Awards forms part of the Ghana Chamber of Mines’s yearly calendar activities which helps to reposition Ghana as the gateway for mining investment and business opportunities in West Africa and to connect mining companies with investors, suppliers, and government officials to explore the vast mining and development opportunities.