Galiano believes contributing positively towards the socio-economic development of our local communities and host country is the most sustainable business option. We are committed to exploring the opportunities available in-country for goods and services that relate to our value chain and operational requirements.
Our Approach
As a responsible mining business, we have a duty to balance our economic performance with our ability to source goods and suppliers ethically, with clear and accessible procurement requirements. We have standardized our approach to ensure complete transparency in our procurement processes and, with the Minerals Commission of Ghana’s approval, have put together a Local Procurement Plan for the Asanko Gold Mine.
Our Practices
As a major business in Ghana, we interact with a large number of contractors and specialized small and medium enterprises. We have successfully identified Ghanaian companies and suppliers for most all of our requirements at the mine, ranging from grinding and steel balls used in the processing facility, to earthmoving services, heavy-duty electrical cables, HDPE/PVC pipes, general lubricants, quick-and hydrated lime, explosives and plastic sample bags as well as catering and transport services.
Our Tender Procedures for Contracts is a key mechanism for ensuring that all suppliers to the Asanko Gold Mine are able to comply with our own standards of labour management, quality control, health and safety, codes of conduct and environmental stewardship. Suppliers are required to demonstrate their organizational capacity, measures for the control of risk and accreditations as required. For high risk services, we may conduct a site visit in accordance with our tender procedures. The tender process itself is tightly controlled with a number of key steps to ensure a fair and equitable opportunity for all tenderers.