Congratulations Catherine Kuupol Kuutor on your appointment as Ghana’s 1st Female Mine General Manager!!Catherine was on 1st May 2024 appointed General Manager of GoldFields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine with responsibility for management and operation of all mine areas.

Catherine Kuupol Kuutor and l first met in 2019 when she sent me best wishes on my birthday. We built a relationship that quietly supported each other. Today l am celebrating Catherine Kuupol, our trailblazer in the mining industry driven by her determination to overcome challenges and reach new heights. Catherine’s professional achievements are truly remarkable.

She made history as Gold Field West Africa’s first female Metallurgical Manager overseeing operations at both the Tarkwa and Damang sites. Catherine’s journey exemplifies the transformative impact of hard work, resilience, and unwavering dedication. She has inspired numerous individuals, especially women, to pursue careers in mining and engineering. Catherine’s commitment to fostering the growth of mineral processing engineers in Ghana, particularly women, is truly commendable.

Notably, she sponsors two annual academic awards for outstanding achievements in mineral engineering at UmaT – one for the best student overall and another specifically for the best female student. With a strong background in metallurgy, Catherine has devoted her career to unlocking the treasures in rocks while advocating for opportunities and representation of women in mining.

Her academic journey begun with a Diploma in Mineral Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Mines in 2002. Building on this foundation, she pursued a Master’s degree in Mineral Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, graduating in 2011.

Currently pursuing her Ph.D. at UMaT, Catherine continues to deepen her expertise and understanding in the field.Her illustrious career began at Golden Star Wassa Mine in 2004, starting as a laboratory metallurgist before progressing through various roles such as shift supervisor, senior plant shift supervisor, and International Cyanide Management Code coordinator.

In 2013, she moved to Abosso Gold Fields Limited – Damang Gold Mine as Plant Technical Superintendent, ascending to Unit Manager and assuming leadership as Head of the Metallurgy Department and acted as General Manager at Tarkwa Mine.Throughout her professional journey, Catherine has shown unwavering dedication to her profession and colleagues, spearheading business enhancement initiatives leading to notable improvements in gold recovery processes.

Her exceptional contributions have gained widespread recognition including awards from the Ghana Chamber of Mines, recognition from GoldFields CEO, and being honoured as Female Mining Professional of the Year during the 6th GMIA Awards ceremony in 2020.

Through her tireless efforts, Catherine is actively shaping a brighter future for women in the mining industry, leaving a lasting legacy.#inspirational #inclusion

Source: Adiki Ayitevie