Heath Goldfields settles GH¢136m debts to former Bogoso-Prestea workers

Heath Goldfields Bogoso-Prestea Mine has successfully paid GH¢136 million to clear outstanding legacy liabilities owed to former Bogoso-Prestea mine workers.

This settlement marks a decisive step in the company’s broader effort to resolve inherited challenges and reinforce its operational stability.

The payment fulfils key commitments outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Heath Goldfields and the Ghana Mineworkers' Union (GMWU).

In a press release dated January 19, 2026, the company emphasised that meeting these obligations is a reflection of its growing credibility and its resolve to honour every assurance made.

Heath Goldfields also acknowledged the GMWU for its constructive engagement and shared commitment to fairness in addressing long-standing labour-related matters.

The statement further noted that integrity remains fundamental to the company’s identity, guiding its decisions and actions.

By settling these liabilities, Heath Goldfields strengthens its mission of Enriching Lives Through Sustainable Gold Mining and deepens the trust of employees, partners, and community stakeholders.

The company continues to work closely with regulators and other stakeholders to meet all statutory, financial, and operational responsibilities in accordance with Ghanaian law and global best practices.

Heath Goldfields reaffirmed its focus on operational safety, environmental responsibility, community partnership, and long-term value creation as part of its contribution to national development.

Heath Goldfields Ltd. is a Ghanaian-owned mining company dedicated to responsible and sustainable mining.

In December 2025, hundreds of laid-off workers of Heath Goldfields Limited stormed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission in Accra to picket over what they describe as more than a year of deceit, unfulfilled promises, and blatant disregard for their rights.

They demanded an immediate intervention from sector minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah and the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission.

They want the state to compel Heath Goldfields — owned by former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffuor — to pay all outstanding severance packages, bonuses, and benefits owed them since their dismissal.

The picketing follows months of rising tension between the former workers and the mining firm, culminating in a formal notification submitted to the Accra Regional Police Command on December 1, 2025.

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