Former Bogoso-Prestea Mine Workers Urge Government to Step In Over Unpaid Entitlements

Former staff of the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine are calling on the government to step in quickly after months of unpaid benefits following the change in management of the mine.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the group’s Convenor, Gabriel Madobi, said life has become extremely difficult for the affected workers since the mining lease of Future Global Resources (FGR) was terminated and reassigned to Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL) in November 2024.

Madobi explained that although HGL assured workers it would honor all financial obligations, the company has not fulfilled several key commitments. These include Provident Fund contributions, End of Contract Benefits, Outstanding Leave Balances, and the 2023 Bonus.

“We are not here only to fight for what is due us financially; we stand here today on behalf of many in pursuit of justice, accountability, and a dignified future for the men and women who built and sustained this mine,” he said.

He added that workers initially welcomed the new operator with hope that operations would stabilise and long standing issues would finally be resolved. Instead, the situation has worsened, with the company struggling to meet its financial responsibilities and many workers already disengaged.

Madobi is appealing to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, to intervene without delay to ensure all outstanding payments are settled. He also wants the government to conduct a full review of the matter and take firm action to secure the future of the mine.

The workers are further calling for HGL to be replaced with a more financially stable operator that can invest in the mine, restore operations, and support long term growth.