Heath Goldfields Wins Hearts After Clearing GHS 80M in Unpaid Staff Salaries

In a bold move signaling a fresh chapter for the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine Heath Goldfields Ltd the current leaseholder of the mine has paid GHS 80 million to clear outstanding salaries owed to former employees under the previous management.

This significant financial commitment comes as part of the company’s agreement with the Government of Ghana to secure operational rights over the mine. The payment is not just a legal obligation it’s a strong demonstration of Heath Goldfields’ dedication to rebuilding trust and ensuring the well-being of the local workforce.

The unpaid salaries and benefits were liabilities inherited from the previous leaseholder whose tenure ended without honoring obligations to its staff. Rather than ignore these legacy debts, Heath Goldfields chose to act resolving to clear them as part of their responsibility under the new lease.

The GHS 80 million payment covers salaries, accrued leave entitlements, and various employee-related arrears. This move lays a solid foundation for improved labour relations and signals the company’s willingness to go beyond profit and focus on ethical business conduct.

Speaking on the milestone, Patrick Appiah Mensah the Managing Director of Heath Goldfields Ltd, stated:

Our commitment to our people is at the heart of our values. Even though these obligations stem from a previous operator we took it upon ourselves to honor them. It’s part of our pledge to ensure a better future for the mine and its people.”

This gesture has already been met with renewed optimism by affected employees and stakeholders in the Prestea-Huni Valley area, many of whom have gone months if not years, without receiving their rightful dues.

While this initial payment covers a major portion of staff entitlements, the company has announced that it is not stopping there. A stakeholder engagement and reconciliation process has begun to address outstanding provident fund contributions, severance packages, and end-of-service benefits all of which were left unpaid by the previous leaseholder.

By taking this proactive approach, Heath Goldfields is positioning itself as a reliable and people-focused partner in Ghana’s gold mining sector.

As the company rolls out its phased reopening plan for the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, this payment marks more than just a financial transaction it represents a new era of transparency, accountability, and partnership. It also helps stabilize the labour environment, builds investor confidence, and contributes positively to the local economy.

In an industry often marred by conflict and controversy, Heath Goldfields is setting a new standard one where business success is measured not only by profits but by the lives it impacts.