Chief Inspector of Mines 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 – 𝗕𝗼𝗴𝗼𝘀𝗼-𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲
Heath GoldFields Ltd recently welcomed Chief Inspector of Mines, Mr. Richard Kofi Adjei, to the Bogoso Prestea Mine as part of ongoing preparations for a responsible restart of operations. During his visit to the Prestea Underground Mine, Mr. Adjei commended the company’s progress and urged the team to uphold the highest safety standards. The visit underscores Heath GoldFields’ commitment to regulatory partnership, operational excellence, and community-driven sustainability as the company moves toward renewed production.
Chief Inspector of Mines Visits Bogoso Prestea Mine as Heath GoldFields Advances Towards a Safe and Sustainable Restart
Heath GoldFields Ltd was honoured to welcome Chief Inspector of Mines, Mr. Richard Kofi Adjei, to the Bogoso Prestea Mine as part of his recent working visit to assess the company’s preparations toward the responsible restart of operations.
During the visit, Mr. Adjei joined sections of the workforce underground at the Prestea Underground Mine, where he interacted directly with employees and shared words of encouragement. He urged the team to make safety their foremost priority in every aspect of their work and to remain vigilant as operations ramp up. His message was clear — working safely is the cornerstone of a sustainable future for the mine, its workforce, and the surrounding communities.
The Chief Inspector commended Heath GoldFields for the progress made so far in rehabilitating the mine’s infrastructure and its renewed focus on environmental stewardship, safety systems, and stakeholder engagement. He highlighted that a successful restart depends not only on technical readiness but on building a strong safety culture and mutual trust between the company, regulators, and host communities.
At Heath GoldFields, safety, sustainability, and social responsibility form the foundation of our operations. We are committed to aligning with the highest regulatory standards set by the Minerals Commission and to maintaining open, transparent relationships with all stakeholders. Our goal is not only to bring the Bogoso Prestea Mine back into production but to do so in a way that creates shared value — protecting lives, generating employment, supporting local enterprises, and ensuring the long-term prosperity of our host communities.
The visit by the Chief Inspector of Mines reflects the strong partnership between industry and regulators, united by a shared vision for responsible mining in Ghana. As we continue the journey toward a safe and sustainable restart, Heath GoldFields remains focused on building a resilient operation — one that stands as a model for operational excellence, environmental care, and community collaboration.
