Alfred Baku
Ghanaian mining executive
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Alfred Baku is a Ghanaian mining engineer and executive. He served as the executive vice president and head of West Africa for Gold Fields Limited.[1][2][3]
Alfred Baku | |
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| Born | Alfred Baku |
| Alma mater | University of Mines and Technology |
| Occupation | Mining executive |
Early life and education
Baku holds a Master of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology in Ghana.[4] He also holds a statutory mine manager's certificate and is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining Metallurgy.[5]
Career
Baku began his career in the mining industry, gaining experience in both Ghana and Australia. He joined Gold Fields in 2002 as a mining engineer and held various positions, including senior mining engineer at the Agnew Mine in Western Australia and roles at the St. Ives Mine in Australia.[6] In 2007, he returned to Ghana to head the mining department of the Damang mine and was appointed general manager of the mine in November 2008.[7][8]
He became the general manager of the Tarkwa Mine in 2010 and subsequently, the vice President of operations for both mines.[9] In February 2014, he was appointed the executive vice president and head of Gold Fields West Africa, becoming the first Ghanaian to assume this position.[10][11]