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  • Government assigns caretaker team to manage Bogoso and Prestea mines operations

    Government assigns caretaker team to manage Bogoso and Prestea mines operations

    The Minerals Commission has appointed a six-member caretaker team to assist the regional manager in managing operations at the FGR Bogoso and Prestea mines after the government terminated the company’s mining leases.

    On September 18, 2024, the government made the termination announcement, citing findings from various reports by the Minerals Commission and a Ministerial Committee that assessed the company’s operations.

    This decision followed thorough consultations with stakeholders in the mining industry.

    Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor revealed that the previous operators had been warned in August 2023 for numerous breaches of mining regulations.

    Despite receiving guidance from the Minerals Commission to correct these violations, the company failed to comply.

    In contrast, Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited, claiming to be the new operator, has disputed the government’s decision, stating that its operations are legal and that it intends to contest the termination notice.

    According to a notice from the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, the newly formed caretaker team will take charge of overseeing the daily affairs of the mine site starting immediately.

    Below is the full notice.

    RE: NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MINING LEASES

    The above subject matter refers.

    Please take note that following the termination of the mining leases of FGR Bogoso Prestea Limited, the Mineral Rights covering the Bogoso-Prestea Mine have reversed to the State.

    Consequently, the Minerals Commission which is responsible for the regulation of the mining industry as well as the management and utilization of the mineral resources of the state is now responsible for managing the Bogoso-Prestea Mine until a new investor is found.

    Therefore, you are hereby appointed to oversee the day-to-day affairs of the mine site, effective immediately.

    You will be assisted by the following senior officers and representatives of the workers union of the mine:

    SENIOR OFFICERS

    1. Mr. Emmanuel Dadzie
    2. Mr. Abdul Malik Nuhu Billa
    3. Mr. Samuel Mireku

    REPRESENTATIVES OF WORKERS UNION

    1. Mr. Mac Donald Kitsin-Hytey
    2. Mr. Enoch Kelly Kwofie
    3. Mr. Ben Bright Caiquo

    Please, further take note that the Military shall remain at the mine site to secure the asserts of the mine.

    The head of the military shall work with you and the above-named senior officers and representatives of the workers union of the mine to provide security at the mine.

  • We’ve received no such communication – Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea on mining license termination

    We’ve received no such communication – Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea on mining license termination

    Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited has dismissed claims that the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources terminated the mining leases of FGR Bogoso Prestea Limited as of September 3, 2024.

    According to a statement from the new operators of the Bogoso and Prestea mines, they have not received any official notice regarding the alleged termination.

    The statement also affirmed that the mining leases remain valid and are fully owned by the company.

    The company reassured its employees to “maintain their composure and continue their work, as the termination process of a mining lease must adhere to established legal procedures to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders and ensure that due process is observed.”

    This clarification follows a statement by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, on September 18, 2024. He explained that the “decision to terminate the mining leases was made after reviewing various reports from the Minerals Commission, consulting a Ministerial Committee on the company’s operations, and engaging extensively with all relevant stakeholders.”

    The acquisition of the mines by Blue Gold came after Future Global Resources (FGR) encountered significant operational difficulties, leading to a decline in performance since 2017 and accumulating over $200 million in losses, primarily owed to local suppliers, government agencies, and its employees.

    FGR previously held a 90% stake in the project, with the Government of Ghana owning the remaining 10%.

    The Bogoso-Prestea mine boasts a storied history since 1912 and has produced over 9 million ounces of gold.

  • Filling station at Bogoso catches fire; several properties destroyed

    Filling station at Bogoso catches fire; several properties destroyed

    Prestea firefighters of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on July 30, 2024, showcased their heroism by swiftly responding to a major fire outbreak at Dukes Fuel Filling Station in Kojokrom, Bogoso.

    Led by ASTNO Emmanuel Sampson, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) crew arrived promptly and managed to bring the blaze under control at 19:47 hours, fully extinguishing it by 20:20 hours without recording any injuries.

    The quick and skilled action of these gallant firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby residential buildings and a warehouse, averting what could have been a significant disaster.

    An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.

    Despite the significant damage to several vehicles, including a Nissan pickup, a Mazda Demio, a recovery truck, and multiple tricycles and fuel pumps, the firefighters’ efforts ensured that surrounding structures were preserved, minimizing the overall impact of the incident.

    The unfortunate incident was filed by the PRO, Western Region on Saturday, August 3, and reported by the GNFS on its Facebook platform on August 4.

  • FGR Bogoso-Prestea Mine employees stage protest against management

    FGR Bogoso-Prestea Mine employees stage protest against management

    Workers at Future Global Resources Bogoso-Prestea Mines (FGR) are protesting against alleged mismanagement that has adversely affected mine productivity and workers’ payment systems.

    The General Secretary of the senior staff union at FGR Bogoso-Prestea Mines, Samuel Kumi Manu, along with other workers, voiced their concerns to Citi News during the demonstration.

    They claimed that the mine has witnessed no investment since FGR assumed control in 2020.

    In response, they called on the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to request evidence of FGR’s financial capability.

    This, they believe, will determine whether the mine should be retained by FGR or transferred to a more credible investor.

    “We want the sector minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to take action because we know on record that the minister has, on two occasions, issued ultimatums to FGR to show proof of financial capability. However, on both occasions, FGR has failed to comply. This implies that FGR does not have the means to operate the mine. Therefore, we expect the minister to intervene and transfer it to a credible investor who can inject financial capacity into the operation, as what we lack now is finances.”

  • Residents of Prestea-Himan hit streets over bad roads

    Residents of Prestea-Himan hit streets over bad roads

    Prestea-Himan residents in the Western Region on Thursday, September 7, 2023, staged a street protest to demand immediate repairs to a deteriorating 19-kilometer road connecting the town to the municipal capital in Bogoso.

    The residents emphasized that the poor condition of the road has effectively isolated their community from the municipal capital, and despite numerous appeals to the government for its reconstruction, their pleas have gone unanswered.

    During the protest, participants donned red attire and carried placards conveying their plea as they marched through two towns.

  • CCTV footage: Watch how truck carrying timber crashed into Bogoso vehicles killing one

    Days after one person was confirmed dead in a bizarre accident at Bogoso, video footage of the incident, has emerged.

    The November 19 incident also left four others injured in an accident involving a Daf truck and five other vehicles in the Western Regional town.

    Police investigation has disclosed that the driver of the Daf truck, carrying logs from the Prestea end of the road, upon reaching Bogoso lost control while negotiating a curve. In the process, the logs fell on the five other vehicles.

    One person confirmed dead in Bogoso accident 

    A social media user has posted a clip of the development showing people going about their regular activities prior to the incident.

    A few seconds later, residents are seen running away from the narrow street behind which follows the truck slamming through vehicles ahead.

    Watch the video below:

    Personnel of the MTTD went on the grounds and the road has since been opened to traffic.

    The Ghana National Fire Service also assisted to rescue the victims believed to be trapped in the accident vehicles.

    Augustus Osei, driver of one of the vehicles involved in the accident said the brake system of the Daf truck failed, which resulted in the accident.

    One person confirmed dead in Bogoso accident 

    “I was coming from Boadie to Bogoso and we had bypassed the roundabout. The Daf truck had already climbed the hill but suddenly all we could see was the truck reversing by itself so I shouted for all my passengers to exit the vehicle.

    “Three of us in the vehicle managed to exit but one person could not exit so he died,” he narrated.

  • CCTV footage of Bogoso timber truck accident

    A CCTV footage revealing the immediate events leading to the ghastly accident recorded recently at Bogoso in the Western Region has surfaced on social media.

    Per the CCTV footage the time of the incident is 12:55 p.m, November 19, 2022.

    The video shows a busy street within the township of Bogoso with several cars, including an articulator truck carrying a bulldozer, parked in the road.

    A sudden rush by several people on the streets is followed by a truck carrying three logs of heavy timber falling backwards in an uncontrolled manner.

    The truck eventually comes to a halt after coming into contact with some of the parked cars and dislodging the heavy logs of timber on some of the parked cars.

    The accident led to the death of one person and injuries to several others.


  • One person confirmed dead in Bogoso accident

    One person has been confirmed dead with four others injured in an accident involving a Daf truck and five other vehicles at Bogoso in the Western Region on November 19, 2022.

    Police investigation has disclosed that the driver of the Daf truck, carrying logs from the Prestea end of the road, upon reaching Bogoso lost control while negotiating a curve. In the process, the logs fell on the five other vehicles.

    One person confirmed dead in Bogoso accident 

    Personnel of the MTTD are on the grounds and the road has since been opened to traffic.

    One person confirmed dead in Bogoso accident 

    The Ghana National Fire Service is assisting to rescue the victims believed to be trapped in the accident vehicles.

    Augustus Osei, driver of one of the vehicles involved in the accident said the breaking system of the Daf truck failed, which resulted in the accident.

    “I was coming from Boadie to Bogoso and we had bypassed the roundabout. The Daf truck had already climbed the hill but suddenly all we could see was the truck reversing by itself so I shouted for all my passengers to exit the vehicle.

    “Three of us in the vehicle managed to exit but one person could not exit so he died,” he narrated.

     

  • Bogoso accident leaves one dead, four injured

    One person has been confirmed dead with four others injured in an accident involving a Daf truck and five other vehicles at Bogoso in the Western Region on November 19, 2022.

    A police investigation has disclosed that the driver of the Daf truck, carrying logs from the Prestea end of the road, upon reaching Bogoso lost control while negotiating a curve. In the process, the logs fell on the five other vehicles.

    One person confirmed dead in Bogoso accident 

    Personnel of the MTTD are on the grounds and the road has since been opened to traffic.

    One person confirmed dead in Bogoso accident 

    The Ghana National Fire Service is assisting to rescue the victims believed to be trapped in the accident vehicles.

    Augustus Osei, driver of one of the vehicles involved in the accident said the braking system of the Daf truck failed, which resulted in the accident.

    “I was coming from Boadie to Bogoso and we had bypassed the roundabout. The Daf truck had already climbed the hill but suddenly all we could see was the truck reversing by itself so I shouted for all my passengers to exit the vehicle.

    “Three of us in the vehicle managed to exit but one person could not exit so he died,” he narrated.

    Source: MyJoyOnline

  • Emelia Baidoo to launch ‘Onyame Nsa’ album on October 16

    Gospel Music in Ghana on the global map is moving at a faster pace due to the release of soul-inspiring songs.

    Rising Ghanaian gospel musician, Emelia Baidoo is set to launch her 1st Studio album on October 16, 2022, at the Revival Baptist Church – Bogoso.

    The album which is under the label of Emellie Production has six songs with ‘Onyame Nsa’ which literally means God’s hand, as the album title.

    The six-track album, which comprises both worship and praises, will be the first album of the singer

    Emelia Baidoo could be best defined as a young lady who is blessed with the potential of singing and truly believes in ministering of gospel songs to bring more people to God’s kingdom.

    In an interview with Alltunezgh Emelia Baidoo revealed that the song eulogizes the good work of Almighty God in her life considering her background.

    “If I look at the place we are coming from, we just have to praise his name for bringing us this far and ask for continued blessing from God.

    “I anticipate that my upcoming album will help touch lives and draw people closer to their creator,” she said.

    This album is in no two ways the best gift one can give himself.

    Source:ghanaweb.com