Former employees of the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine are calling on the government to urgently intervene following the continued non-payment of their outstanding entitlements after the change in operatorship of the mine.

At a press conference in Accra, the Convenor of the group, Gabriel Madobi, said the workers have been plunged into severe hardship and uncertainty since the termination of the mining lease of Future Global Resources (FGR) and its reassignment to Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL) in November 2024.

According to Madobi, despite assurances from the new operator, HGL has failed to settle key obligations owed to the workers, including 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 noted that the workers initially welcomed the lease reassignment with optimism, believing HGL would stabilise operations and address longstanding concerns.

However, their hopes have dimmed as the company struggles to meet its financial commitments, a situation that has already resulted in the disengagement of many employees.

Madobi appealed to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi- Buah, to intervene swiftly to ensure that all outstanding payments are made without further delay.

He also urged the government to conduct a thorough review of the situation and take decisive steps to safeguard the future of the mine.

The workers are further demanding that HGL be replaced with a more financially capable operator—one that can inject the needed investment, restore operational stability, and drive sustainable growth to revive the historic mine.