Gov’t maintains Adamus Mining lease revocation, hands mine to Minerals Commission

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has confirmed the government’s decision to revoke the mining lease of Adamus Resources after a Ministerial Review Committee upheld most of the breaches cited against the company.

The Minister made this known during a working visit to the Adamus Mine at Salman in the Ellembelle District, where he said the review process had been completed following an appeal submitted by the mining company.

According to Mr Buah, the committee’s findings largely supported the violations identified during the initial assessment of Adamus Resources’ operations.

He said the outcome had informed his decision to maintain the revocation of the company’s mining lease and direct the Minerals Commission to assume administrative control of the mine.

The government had earlier revoked the lease over alleged breaches of the conditions and requirements governing the company’s mining activities.

Mr Buah explained that the review committee was established to give the company an opportunity to present its concerns and ensure that all issues surrounding the revocation were properly examined before a final determination was made.

He said the committee’s report confirmed significant breaches of the Mining Act and relevant mining regulations.

“Following the report of the Minerals Commission to the Chief Inspector of Mines, and with recommendations of the great violation of the Mining Act and mining regulations. A recommendation for revocation of some mining leases was made,” he said.

He added that although the company subsequently petitioned the government, the review process had now been concluded.

“The Minister agreed with them; there was a petition, and we formed the ministerial review committee. That work has come to an end. As a Minister, I have concluded to uphold the revocation. What that means is that the Minerals Commission should, with immediate effect, take administrative control of this Mine,” Mr Buah stated.

The minister said the decision forms part of the government’s broader commitment to ensuring that Ghana’s mineral resources are managed responsibly and in a manner that serves the national interest.

He stressed the need for mining operations to contribute meaningfully to economic development while delivering tangible benefits to communities hosting mining activities.

The government is also considering measures to revive the Adamus Mine and restore its production capacity.

Such efforts, according to the Minister, could help create employment and generate new economic opportunities for residents of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area and the wider economy.

Mr Buah’s visit to the mine was undertaken alongside officials of the Minerals Commission and other relevant stakeholders to assess the current situation and determine the appropriate steps towards the future management and possible revitalisation of the facility.

Prince Antwi

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