Divisional chiefs from the Bogoso-Prestea mining area have petitioned President John Mahama, calling for urgent intervention to place the Bogoso-Prestea Mine under the management of a financially strong investor who can restore it to full production.
The petition, dated March 18, 2026, was signed by three traditional leaders: Nana Adu Panyin II of Bondaye-Nsuta, Nana Nteboa Prah IV of Prestea-Himan, and Nana Kwesi Sompreh II of Bogoso. It was submitted to the Office of the President at Jubilee House and copied to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission, and the Western Regional Minister.
“The Bogoso-Prestea Mine remains a strategic national asset with significant mineral resources,” the chiefs stated. “With proper investment, technical expertise, and responsible management, the mine can once again become a major contributor to Ghana’s gold output, national revenue, and local employment.”
The traditional authorities emphasized that the mine has historically served as a generational economic pillar for their communities, providing jobs, supporting local businesses, and driving regional development.
Their appeal follows a troubled ownership transition. In September 2024, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources revoked mining leases held by Future Global Resources after the company failed to meet financial and operational obligations. Mining leases were later granted to Heath Goldfields Limited in December 2024.
While the new award initially raised hopes among community members and traditional leaders, the petition notes that, more than a year later, redevelopment and revitalization progress remains slow. “The level of progress expected in the redevelopment and revitalization of the mine has not materialized as anticipated,” the chiefs wrote, citing ongoing community concerns about uncertainty surrounding the mine’s future.
The petition stresses that sustainable redevelopment requires an investor with proven financial strength, technical competence, and a long-term commitment to rehabilitating the mine, restoring operations, and unlocking the full potential of its mineral deposits, including underground and refractory ores.
“We remain committed as Traditional Authorities to supporting responsible mining operations that promote development, employment, and social stability within our jurisdiction,” the petition concluded.
The Bogoso-Prestea Mine, located in Ghana’s Western Region, has historically been a significant gold-producing asset. Its prolonged inactivity has deepened economic hardship in surrounding communities that depend on mining-related income and employment.