Adamus Resources secured first place in the 2026 Inter-Mine First Aid and Safety Competition Zone II Oral Contest, held at GBC Studios in Accra on Sunday, 26 July 2026.

The competition, launched in 1985, aims to promote safety awareness and first-aid preparedness among mining companies. The 2026 edition was launched on 22 May 2026 in Accra.

The company competed against four other mining firms, including Zijin Golden Ridge, Newmont Ahafo North, Golden Star Wassa, and Damang Gold Mine, and finished first with 85 points.

Format of the competition

The contest is structured as zonal competitions before the national grand finale, which is typically held in October-November. Mining companies in a region compete in three main categories: practical drills, community contests, and oral quiz sessions.

The practical sessions test teams' ability to prove their expertise in responding to simulated emergencies such as accidents, injuries, or workplace hazards.

After that, a community contest follows. In this, host community teams showcase their knowledge and application of first aid in everyday scenarios, and then finally, the oral quiz, which is usually held in studios such as GBC Studios in Accra, where mining companies answer safety-related questions live on television. This phase tests their depth of knowledge, teamwork, and ability to think quickly under pressure.

Adamus wins

In the Practical Contest held on 18 July 2026, Zijin Golden Ridge Mine emerged as the winner with 55 points. Adamus Resources followed closely with 53 points. Golden Star Wassa placed third with 48 points, Damang Gold Mine came fourth with 46 points, and Newmont Ahafo North finished fifth with 44 points.

The Community Contest was dominated by Newmont Ahafo North, which scored an impressive 96 points. Golden Star Wassa secured second place with 80 points, while Zijin Golden Ridge came third with 72 points. Damang Gold Mine placed fourth with 60 points, and Adamus Resources struggled in this category, finishing last with 32 points.

Finally, in the Oral Quiz Contest held at GBC Studios in Accra on 26 July 2026, Adamus Resources rose to the occasion and secured victory with 85 points. Zijin Golden Ridge followed with 78 points, Golden Star Wassa scored 70 points, Damang Gold Mine earned 65 points, and Newmont Ahafo North finished with 62 points.

Scores from all three categories are combined to determine the zonal winners, who then qualify for the grand finale. The finale brings together the best-performing mines from each zone to compete for the national championship.