Heath Goldfields Ltd, the new leaseholder and operator of the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine, has paid GH₵ 80 million to clear outstanding salary arrears left behind by the previous leaseholder a decisive move to restore worker confidence and operational stability at the mine.
The payment, a condition for granting the leases to Heath Goldfields by the Government of Ghana, covers accumulated salaries, leave entitlements, and related obligations dating back to before the company’s acquisition of the mine.
Patrick Appiah Mensah, Managing Director of Heath Goldfields, reaffirmed the company’s values-led approach.
“Our commitment to our people is at the heart of our values. While these obligations stem from the previous leaseholder’s operations, we undertook to settle them in full following the successful award of the mining lease to Heath Goldfields.” He stated.
The liabilities had remained unresolved following the termination of the previous leaseholder’s tenure, creating uncertainty and hardship among workers.
Heath Goldfields’ intervention marks a critical milestone in efforts to reposition the Bogoso-Prestea Mine for long-term growth, while building a foundation of trust, social stability, and operational readiness.
Beyond the GH₵ 80 million payment, the company has launched a stakeholder engagement and reconciliation process to address remaining entitlements, including unpaid provident fund contributions, severance packages, and end-of-service benefits.
The move, according to sector analysts, signals Heath Goldfields’ brand positioning as a credible, values-driven partner in Ghana’s mining sector, committed to ethical leadership, transparent stakeholder engagement, and shared prosperity.
As operations at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine continue their phased reopening, the settlement is expected to enhance labour harmony, boost investor confidence, and catalyse sustainable value creation for host communities and the nation.
