Wacam has eight operational zones in four regions of Ghana namely, Western, Ashanti, Brong Ahafo and Eastern Regions. The areas of operations are Akyem Newmont, Donkro Nkwanta, Akyem Muamuadu, Prestea, Tarkwa, Obuasi, Kenyase and Nzema. Wacam has Zonal Officers who are usually volunteers to co-ordinate the activities of the operational areas. Wacam has zoned its operational areas for ease of work. The table below shows the zones and the number of communities.
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Region | Remarks | |
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Ahafo zone | 11 | Brong - Ahafo | Newmont Ahafo operational area |
Donkro Nkwanta | 12 | Brong - Ahafo | Communities contacted by Newmont |
Obuasi | 15 | Ashanti | AGA Obuasi mine area |
Prestea / Dumase | 8 | Western | Golden Star Resources (Prestea/ Bogoso Mine) |
Tarkwa | 4 | Western | Goldfields Ghana Limited (Tarkwa and Abosso Mines) |
Nzema | 8 | Western | Oil communities |
Akyem Mumuadu | 10 | Eastern | Kibi Goldfields operational area. Other communities are working to prevent irresponsible mining in their area. |
Akyem | 6 | Eastern | Newmont Akyem project area |