Heath Goldfields has launched a $20 million five‑year community development programme aimed at transforming lives across its operational communities in the Western Region through major investments in education, enterprise development, infrastructure, healthcare, and job creation. The initiative was announced by Managing Director Patrick Appiah Mensah during the programme’s official launch.
Key projects under the five‑year plan
- Education and training:
- A nursing training college in Prestea
- A partnership with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) to establish a campus in Prestea
- A technical and vocational training centre at Beppoh
- A new Junior High School (JHS) block at Dumasi, an additional JHS block and CHPS compound at Kwame Niapa, and a new school block at Brakwaline
- Healthcare:
- A new clinic and CHPS compound at Dumasi
- A CHPS compound at Kumsono
- A CHPS compound and portable water facility for Akokobediabrow
- Community infrastructure and enterprise:
- A modern community centre in Bogoso
- A modern market at Bondaye
- Road network improvements at Mbease Nsuta
- Enterprise development and job creation initiatives to support local businesses
Broader vision and appeals
- Patrick Appiah Mensah emphasized that the true value of mining is not just measured in gold ounces, but in jobs created, businesses empowered, families supported and lives transformed.
- He called on the Ghanaian government to extend greater support to indigenous mining firms, similar to the assistance often provided to foreign mining companies, arguing that such backing is crucial for long‑term national development.
- He also appealed to chiefs, youth and community members to protect the mine, reject activities that undermine operations or destroy infrastructure, and cooperate with the company, stressing that the success of the mine is directly tied to the success of the development programme.
