Engineers & Planners (E&P) and its subsidiary, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd, have entered into a $37.5 million procurement agreement with global mining equipment manufacturer FLSmidth (FLS), marking a major step toward speeding up work on the Black Volta and Sankofa gold concessions.
The deal covers essential long-lead equipment such as crushers, mills, processing systems and technical service packages — machinery that usually requires close to a year to produce. By securing these items early, E&P expects to cut months off its project schedule as it moves toward full gold production.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Noel Addo, Director of Azumah Resources, said the decision was critical for keeping the project on track. He explained that the equipment takes roughly 46 weeks to manufacture, making upfront payment necessary. He added that partnering with FLS, a major name in global mining technology, gives the company additional leverage and confidence in the project’s execution.
FLS Vice President for Capital Sales in Europe, Arabia and Africa, Alistair Mackay, said the company is committed to delivering high-performance equipment and advanced technology to boost output. He noted that installation work is expected to begin early next year, with construction expected to progress within six months.
The new procurement deal follows E&P’s $100 million settlement in October 2025 to take full ownership of the Black Volta and Sankofa concessions. That agreement ended long-running disputes with former foreign shareholders of Azumah Resources and cleared the way for the company to begin accelerated development.
What the agreement covers
FLS will provide a comprehensive suite of long-lead mining and processing equipment, including:
- Gyratory and Raptor cone crushers
- SAG and ball mills
- Pre-leach thickener
- Screening equipment and apron feeders
- KREBS cyclones and pumps
- ADR (absorption, desorption and refining) and detox systems
The company will also offer engineering support, on-site installation, commissioning, training and a performance guarantee for the processing plant.
Delivery is expected in 2026, ahead of the planned start of mining operations in 2027.