The dispute between the Government of Ghana and Adamus Resources Limited has escalated after the company rejected the revocation of its mining leases, insisting it was not given fair hearing before the decision was taken.
The company said it was responding to what it described as “inaccurate claims” following the government’s cancellation of its leases over the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful concessions in the Western Region Ghana.
In its statement, Adamus maintained that it operates under valid licences issued through Ghana’s regulatory system, including approvals from the Minerals Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency, in line with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703).
The company strongly denied allegations of illegal mining, unauthorised subcontracting, and environmental damage, insisting that its operations comply fully with national laws and industry regulations.
Adamus further argued that it was not formally notified of the specific allegations prior to the revocation and was therefore denied the opportunity to respond, describing the move as a breach of administrative fairness and due process.
According to the company, it is currently engaging relevant authorities and remains confident that a full review of the facts will confirm its compliance with legal requirements.
However, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources maintains that the decision was based on findings from investigations conducted by the Minerals Commission, which uncovered multiple regulatory breaches.
The government alleges that the company engaged in subcontracting without ministerial approval, operated without approved mining plans, and failed to obtain required environmental permits. It also cited concerns over illegal mining activities, operations beyond approved concession areas, and environmental degradation.
Acting on the recommendation of the Minerals Commission under Section 100(2) of Act 703, the Ministry said the revocation was necessary in the public interest due to the severity of the violations.
It added that the decision does not rule out possible criminal proceedings against the company and its leadership, while assuring that measures will be taken to protect affected workers.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing mining regulations and strengthening oversight to curb illegal activities within Ghana’s extractive sector.
