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Blue Gold Limited, a next-generation gold development and technology firm, has announced an additional US$65 million in committed funding to restart operations at the Bogoso and Prestea Gold Mines in Ghana, increasing its total available capital for the project to $140 million.
The latest funding, provided by a new institutional investor, is structured as a secured loan solely to finance the restart of the 5.1-million-ounce gold asset.
The funds are currently held in escrow with solicitors, pending resolution of the ongoing lease dispute between Blue Gold and the Government of Ghana.
Blue Gold Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Cavaghan, stated that the new capital injection highlights the company’s financial preparedness and dedication to revitalising one of Ghana’s most historic mining operations.
“This funding, along with the amount that is already committed, clearly evidences our capacity to invest and restart the mine to bring it back into full production,” Cavaghan stated.
He noted that the company’s progress was disrupted when the previous Ghanaian administration terminated the Bogoso and Prestea mining lease in September 2024, a move Blue Gold has described as unlawful.
“The former Ghana administration took steps to prevent us from investing funds secured for the restart of the mine by wrongfully terminating the lease. We immediately disputed the legality of this action, and the matter is now in international arbitration,” Cavaghan explained.
Despite the ongoing dispute, the CEO expressed confidence that a settlement or resolution would soon be achieved, paving the way for the mine’s full revival.
“We are confident to reach a resolution of this dispute, including settlement, to ensure that this important mine is brought back into production as quickly as possible,” he added.
The restart of the Bogoso and Prestea mines aligns with Blue Gold’s broader strategic vision to combine traditional gold mining with innovative digital finance. The company aims to tokenize its gold output, creating what it describes as the world’s first global, gold-backed currency.
This innovation will be driven by Blue Gold’s newly set up Digital Division, placing the company at the forefront of technological change in the mining sector.
Blue Gold describes itself as a next-generation gold development company focused on acquiring and aggregating high-potential mining assets across strategic jurisdictions.
The company’s mission, it states, is to unlock untapped value in the gold sector by combining disciplined resource acquisition with innovative monetisation models, including asset-backed digital instruments.
The company emphasises responsible development, transparency, and sustainability, committing to minimise environmental impacts while providing value for shareholders.
“We believe that our commitment to responsible mining will enable us to create value for our shareholders while minimising our environmental footprint,” the company said in a statement.
The Bogoso and Prestea dispute, now pending before an international arbitral tribunal, continues to be a crucial factor in determining the project’s next course of action.
Blue Gold has committed to maintaining transparency throughout the arbitration and restart process, reaffirming its dedication to rebuilding trust with Ghanaian stakeholders and contributing to the country’s mining revival.
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