Heath Goldfields Pays US$22m to Settle Mine Workers' Debt

Heath Goldfields Pays US$22m to Settle Mine Workers' Debt

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/heath-goldfields-pays-us22m-to-settle-inherited-worker-liabilities/Heath Goldfields Limited has paid a total of US$22 million to settle outstanding entitlements owed to past and present workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, drawing praise from union leadership who described the payments as a turning point after years of financial uncertainty at the troub…

Heath Goldfields settles $22m legacy debt owed ex-FGR workers

Heath Goldfields Limited has paid a total of $22 million in workers’ entitlements left behind by Future Global Resources (FGR), the former operators of the Bogoso-Prestea mine. The Managing Director of the company, Patrick Appiah Mensah, confirmed that the severance package covered about 212 former FGR workers. He said as of last Thursday, 210 workers representing about 98 per cent had received their payments. Mr Mensah made the disclosure after…

Heath Goldfields pays US$22m to settle inherited worker liabilities

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Bogoso Past and present workers of Bogoso-Prestea Mine have commended Heath Goldfields Limited for paying US$22million to settle outstanding entitlements owed to former workers of the mine. Branch Secretary, Raymond Bimpong Boateng, said the payments mark a major milestone in restoring trust and stability at the mine following years of uncertainty. “We are very happy that our trust was not misplaced. Management, espec…