Heath Goldfields, managers of the Bogoso-Prestea mines, has clarified media reports regarding payments of salaries and allowances owed ex-employees of the mines.
Reacting to a publication in the media, the company through its lawyers, Edfields Attorneys, said contrary to reports that the company is not putting in effort to settle salary arrears of ex-employees, a total of GH¢100m has been invested into the payment of outstanding salaries and unpaid provident fund contributions incurred by Future Global Resources (FGR) and Blue Gold, previous managers of the Bogoso-Prestea mines, as of September 5, 2025.
A company memo, addressed to all affected ex-employees, dated September 11, 2025 with the subject ‘Update on Delayed Payments,’ and signed by its Head of Finance, Kwasi Okai Mickson, a copy of which is in the possession of DAILY GUIDE read, “Further to our earlier communication regarding the payments of the Special Allowance (essential ex-employees) and Provident Fund (non-essential ex- employees), we wish to provide an update.
“Our banking partners have confirmed that crediting of affected accounts will commence from Friday, September 12, 2025. However, due to ongoing manual processing timelines, some payments may extend into the course of next week before all accounts are fully credited.
“We sincerely regret the uneven experiences this has caused and understand the inconvenience to those still awaiting funds. Please be assured that all payments have been fully settled from our side, and we are working closely with the banks to ensure every account is credited.
“We value your patience and understanding as we navigate these technical issues, and we will continue to keep you updated until this process is fully completed.”
The statement by Edfields Attorneys further noted that Heath Goldfields Limited has spent over GH¢16 million to settle unpaid contractors, with more than GH¢34 million also spent on critical safety and infrastructure upgrades, including restoration of the mine’s winder to meet regulatory standards.
“Our Client is instead saving the mines from the brinks of collapse after Future Global Resources (FGR) and Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Ltd. had ran same into financial and operational distress,” the statement indicated.
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