Working in Bogoso Prestea Mine was of one of the greatest aspirations of many people, especially those within the immediate communities of the Mine.

It is no secret that the Mine, since its establishment, has attracted a lot of Ghanaians from all corners of the country, some of who have settled permanently in the Bogoso Prestea community.

This influx has helped in the creation of other businesses boosting the economic prowess of the community.

In fact, many retired employees tell a series of stories of the various transitions the Mine has witnessed ever since its inception.

They said the underlying factor that triggered the change of ownership structure of the company from Canadian Bogoso Resources (CBR), Billington Gold Resources (BGR), Bogoso Gold Limited (BGL), State Gold Mine Corporation (SGMC), Prestea Gold Resources (PGR), Golden Star Bogoso/Prestea Limited GSBPL), Future Global Resources (FGR) to Blue Gold Limited (BGL) was financial capabilities.

As part of the current generation of employees, we are witnessing another phase of transition from FGR to Blue Gold but the leadership of the Workers Union and the Martin Ayisi led-administration of the Minerals Commission are doing everything within their powers to kick Blue Gold out.

A Chief Inspector’s report purporting a recommendation for the termination of FGR mining lease was shared with the leaders of FGR workers union who subsequently leaked the information to the entire workers.