The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has confirmed that the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine is nearing operational readiness under Heath Goldfields Ltd, following years of legal disputes and operational uncertainty.
The announcement came during the union’s second-half National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Accra, where GMWU General Secretary Abdul-Moomin Gbana provided an update on the mine’s status.
Gbana highlighted that Heath Goldfields has already settled a significant portion of outstanding wages owed to workers by the previous leaseholder, with the remaining amounts to be paid according to a signed Memorandum of Understanding. “We are confident that all legacy payments will be completed in line with the agreed timelines,” Gbana said.
The General Secretary also praised Heath Goldfields for reaching operational readiness, emphasizing the union’s commitment to work collaboratively to ensure the mine’s long-term sustainability.
He called on the government, the Minerals Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, and local communities to support the company by facilitating permits and licenses necessary for production and processing activities.
The Bogoso-Prestea Mine’s restart is expected to bolster local employment, stabilize mining operations in the region, and contribute to Ghana’s gold output.
Gbana noted that the mine’s revival comes amid strong global gold prices, which have surged from around $1,800 during the pandemic to unprecedented highs above $4,000 per ounce this year.
He also underlined the strategic importance of supporting the new leaseholder to ensure that mining operations remain sustainable and that workers’ welfare is prioritized.
“We pledge our fullest support and commitment to continue to work cooperatively with Heath Goldfields to secure the long-term sustainability of the mine,” he said.
