The Ghana Chamber of Mines has begun engagements with Adamus Resources Limited and key regulatory authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the revocation of the company’s Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases.
The move follows the decision by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to uphold the revocation after a Ministerial Review Committee considered a petition filed by Adamus Resources.
The Chamber said it was seeking a comprehensive understanding of the findings, procedures and considerations that informed the decision before taking a position on the substantive issues.
According to the Chamber, while the government and relevant institutions have the legal mandate to enforce Ghana’s mining laws and regulate mining operations, such actions must be grounded in due process, fairness and regulatory certainty.
It stressed that these principles were essential to maintaining confidence in Ghana’s mining sector and ensuring a predictable environment for legitimate investors.
The Chamber further raised concerns about the potential impact of the lease revocation on employees, contractors, host communities and other stakeholders whose livelihoods and investments may be linked to the affected mining operations.
It therefore called on all parties to pursue outstanding issues through established legal and institutional channels while respecting Ghana’s laws and regulatory procedures.
The Chamber said it would refrain from making further substantive comments until its engagements with Adamus Resources and the relevant authorities had progressed.
It reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue with government, mining companies and other stakeholders in promoting a transparent, responsible and competitive mining sector that protects jobs, legitimate investments and Ghana’s broader national interest.
