The Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) is urging the government to take immediate action to address the challenges facing the revival of the Bogoso Prestea Mine.
According to the General Secretary of GMWU, Moomin Gbana, the managers of Future Global Mine (FGM) have failed to pay the salaries of over 1,500 workers despite a 120-day directive by the government to raise funding to revive the mine.
Gbana expressed disappointment and regret that FGM has not submitted evidence of financial resources to operate the mine, as directed by the Minerals Commission.
The Union is therefore pleading with the government, through the Local Government Ministry, to revoke the licence of Future Global Mineral Resources. Gbana emphasized that the GMWU is willing to partner with the government to secure another strategic investor to revive the mine.
The Union believes that swift action is necessary to protect the incomes and livelihoods of over 1,500 workers and their families, as well as the domestic economy of the Bogoso Prestea community. The GMWU has proceeded to petition the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Anthony Yaw Baah, on the matter.
The Union is seeking a fresh direction for the Bogoso Prestea Mine, which has been facing challenges despite its potential to contribute significantly to the country’s economy. Gbana reiterated that the GMWU is committed to working with the government to find a solution to the challenges facing the mine.
The Union’s call for government intervention is seen as a last resort to save the mine and protect the interests of workers and the community.
