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Mine	Major Shareholders	Production 2001
		tonnes	million oz
Obuasi	Ashanti Goldfields	16.4	0.53
Tarkwa	Gold Fields	16.4	0.53
Damang *	Gold Fields (71%)	9.9	0.32
Bibiani	Ashanti Goldfields	7.9	0.25
Iduapriem **	Ashanti Goldfields (80%)	6.4	0.21
Obotan	Resolute	3.2	0.10
Wassa **	Glencar Mining	2.8	0.09
Bogosu	Golden Star Resources	2.6	0.08

* includes Teberebie north open pit operation

** includes Teberebie south open pit operation

*** Gold Fields completed the acquisition of Ranger Minerals 90% indirect interest in the Damang gold mine in February 2002

**** Sale to Golden Star Resources announced at end 2001

source: GFMS