Three illegal miners have been reported dead in the Prestea concession of Heath Goldfields.
Preliminary reports indicate that the individuals, who used unauthorised routes to access the restricted area of the mine, got trapped, leading to the tragic loss of three of them.
Updating the public and industry stakeholders in a statement issued by the management of the company, Heath Goldfields extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Prestea community.
The company said it is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, the Minerals Commission and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), to support ongoing investigations and recovery efforts.
“As a responsible mining company, Heath Goldfields Limited remains committed to the highest standards of safety and the protection of human life.
“We continue to implement stringent security and safety protocols across all our concessions,” the statement added.
The mining company assured all stakeholders of its continued dedication to responsible mining, community engagement, and the safeguarding of livelihoods.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families who have lost loved ones.
“Our community relations team is engaging local leaders to provide support to affected families and keep the community informed,” the statement noted.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi