‘Golden Star reports two Covid-19 cases at Prestea mine in Ghana’ 22 May 2020

Gold mining firm Golden Star Resources has reported two positive Covid-19 cases among employees at its Prestea mine in Ghana. As a result, the company has placed about 60 employees under quarantine. Both the individuals who tested positive for the virus had mild symptoms and are currently being closely monitored. The company has not reported any cases of Covid-19 at its Wassa mine, which remains operational.

…“Of these, the majority are involved in mining activities (including rock breaking, scoop operations and blasting) and engineering activities (including winder operations and pumping). “As a result, site management is revising planned operations in the short-term in order to ensure the safety of all team members and to allow for possible critical skill shortages.  This is likely to have some impact on production from 24 Level over the coming weeks until employees who are currently in quarantine are able to safely return to work.”