Heath Goldfields Ltd has confirmed the death of three illegal miners who were trapped after allegedly sneaking into an inactive section of the company’s underground operations at Prestea, in the Western Region.
In a statement issued by management, the company said preliminary information suggests the group of illegal miners used unauthorised access routes to enter a restricted area of the mine, where the tragic incident occurred.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Prestea community during this difficult period.
“Every loss of life, regardless of circumstance, is painful, and we stand with the affected families in grief and sympathy,” the statement said.
Heath Goldfields noted that it is cooperating fully with the Ghana Police Service, the Minerals Commission and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to aid ongoing investigations and recovery efforts. The company commended the swift and professional response of the authorities.
Assuring stakeholders of its commitment to safety, the mining firm stated that it continues to enforce stringent security and safety protocols across all its concessions to protect human life and prevent unauthorised entry.
“Our community relations team is engaging local leaders to provide support to affected families and keep the community informed,” it added, promising continued collaboration with traditional authorities, regulators and partners to promote responsible mining and safeguard livelihoods.
The company said further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
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