HEATH Goldfields Ltd. has announced plans to invest $135 million in its first year of operations, signaling a major step toward reviving the Bogoso–Prestea Gold Mine. The investment includes the arrival of a $35 million state-of-the-art mining fleet, comprising Komatsu 785 haul trucks, excavators, dozers, and loaders.

The fleet was deployed through a strategic partnership with Fridoug Company Limited, a Ghanaian local contractor, highlighting Heath Goldfields’ commitment to local content and participation in the mining value chain.

Management described the arrival of the equipment as a demonstration of the company’s readiness to reposition Bogoso–Prestea as a modern, competitive, and sustainable mining operation.

The initiative is part of a broader, phased investment strategy aimed at injecting $500 million over ten years, with goals to restore the mine to sustainable production, improve operational efficiency, and ensure safe and reliable mining activities.

Beyond operational gains, the collaboration with Fridoug is expected to create jobs, enhance skills development, and stimulate economic activity in host communities. Industry analysts note that the scale of the investment reflects renewed confidence in the mine’s recovery prospects and underscores the growing role of Ghanaian contractors in large-scale mining projects.

Heath Goldfields reaffirmed its commitment to responsible and sustainable mining, emphasizing its focus on delivering long-term value to stakeholders while contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s gold production.