Building a Long-Term Technology Partnership with Asanko Gold
Building a Long-Term Technology Partnership with Asanko Gold When Asanko Gold began working with DataSaint in 2013, the operation in Western Africa was considerably smaller than it is today. Over the years, the relationship has grown alongside the operation, with the technology and support provided adapting as Asanko’s requirements have changed. Following the acquisition of DataSaint by Matrix Design Group and its integration into Matrix Design Africa, the relationship has continued under the Matrix name, building on more than a decade of shared experience.
The relationship itself has an interesting beginning. It followed a professional journey that began with experience supporting mining operations in Botswana and Tanzania, eventually leading to Asanko Gold (Asanko) in Ghana. When the relationship with Matrix began, Asanko had a corporate office in Vancouver, a South African office in Johannesburg, a finance office in Accra, and a developing open-pit operation in Ghana. From those early beginnings, Asanko expanded its operations and user base, whilst additional entities were brought into its DeltaERP environment. Today,
hundreds of active system users across the multiple business units rely on Matrix offerings. At the centre of the relationship is DeltaERP, with Asanko using a broad range of modules including financial management, budgeting, procurement, inventory management and enterprise asset management. The platform has also been adapted to meet requirements specific to the operation, with Matrix developing non-standard functionality such as customised financial workflow approvals for both operational and project expenditure. Matrix also developed an interface with Asanko’s EPCM contractor, DRA, supporting supply chain processes,
workflow approvals, inventory, and CAPEX reporting. An advanced consolidated reporting platform was also developed to bring non-financial information from external sources into a single view across the operation. The relationship has extended beyond software implementation. Matrix has also provided specialised outsourced system support and continues to operate the helpdesk supporting the Matrix solutions deployed at Asanko. Additionally, Asanko has implemented ppe2go®, Matrix’s PPE issuing solution, to support the controlled and efficient distribution of personal protective equipment across the organisation. The DeltaERP environment has continued to evolve over the course of the relationship. In 2024, Asanko began the first phase of its transition from an on-premises environment to DeltaERP’s cloud-based platform, followed by a second phase in 2025. The transition marked another step in the
ongoing development of the technology environment supporting Asanko’s operations. For Matrix Design Africa, the Asanko relationship illustrates the value of working closely with a client over the long term. Rather than approaching technology as a once-off implementation, the relationship has developed through ongoing support, enhancements, and the introduction of additional solutions as new requirements have emerged. Matrix Design Africa is part of Matrix Design Group, a global mining technology company with capabilities spanning safety, software, communications, analytics, and automation. The wider group was founded in 2006 and has developed solutions including IntelliZone®, OmniPro®, ppe2go®, DeltaERP, and Saminco traction drives, serving mining operations across North America, South Africa, Australia, and other mining regions.
Through continued investment in automation, communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and integrated technology platforms, Matrix remains focused on helping customers build safer, smarter, and more productive operations. For Matrix Design Africa, however, the focus remains firmly on understanding the needs of the operations it supports. The Asanko relationship is one example of how that approach can develop over time: from an initial implementation to a broader technology partnership supporting financial management, procurement, assets, PPE, reporting, and ongoing operational enhancements. After more than a decade, the partnership continues to move forward. As Asanko’s operations continue to change, Matrix remains focused on supporting the technology behind it and building on the relationship for the years ahead.
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