Maxam Ghana Limited has agreed to pay the US$6 million fine imposed on the company, following the explosion at Appiatse.
The company says although it does not accept breaching any regulation in their work, they have decided to pay the fine.
The Lands and natural resources has imposed a $1 million fine on the company before their permit would be given back to them to resume work.
The company was also fined an additional US$5 million which they have a year to pay.
In a statement issued by the company on Tuesday [February 8, 2022], it said, “although the breaches found by the Minister did not cause the incident, the company had decided to pay the fine and comply with the measures imposed by the Minister.”
The fine followed an explosion, which occurred on Thursday, January 20, 2022, when a truck carrying explosives from Maxam’s Iduapriem plant in Tarkwa to Chirano Gold Mines Limited, was involved in an incident.
The accident led to the death of 13 people and the destruction of the entire Appiatse community.
Maxam indicated that they did not believe they committed any regulatory breaches.
However, to ensure the continuity of their business, and to be able to supply their customers and protect the employment of their workers, they will pay the fine imposed by the Minister.
It further expressed their preparedness to comply with the new regulatory measures announced by the Minister to ensure that their operations are in accordance with the laws of Ghana and international best practices.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
