Mr. Patrick Appiah Mensah, Managing Director of Heath Goldfields Limited, has disclosed that 22 million US dollars has been paid as debt owed by former management of the Bogoso Prestea Mine.

He explained that, payment of workers’ salaries and other emoluments were halted in the last two years bring intense hardship to the entire community- adding that there was also delay in the payment of benefit for pensioners.

Heath Goldfields Limited, formally took over the Bogoso-Prestea gold mine from Blue Gold FGR in late 2024, following approved reassignment of the lease on November 12, 2024, after previous operator breaches. The company announced its first gold pour after a 24-month shutdown on February 19, 2026, aimed at restoring full production.

Under the leadership of Patrick Appiah Mensah, the company has focused on disciplined execution leading to its model for responsible revival in Ghana’s mining sector.

Speaking in an interview with Sompa FM at Tarkwa, Mr Appiah Mensah said management of Heath Goldfields engaged the workers in an extensive discussion after the takeover to identify their welfare challenges.

“As of today, the company has been able to clear all debts, totaling of 22 million US dollars to workers and pensioners”, he stressed.

Mr. Mensah emphasized the company’s commitment to the development and welfare of the people and encouraged unity and cooperation among all stakeholders for progress and growth.

The company deserves to be praised for restoring hope and stability to workers and pensioners, we were not being paid so er embarked on series of demonstrations to demand what was rightfully ours but the takeover by Heath Goldfields Limited has been a blessing to us.

Another worker, Mr. Abdulia, who is still employed at the company, also praised the management of Heath Goldfields for their efforts and commitment to workers’ welfare.

Sompaonline.com/Akua Twumasi