The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the initial revocation of Adamus Resources’ mining lease following the submission of a report by the Ministerial Review Committee set up to consider appeals by the company.
During a working visit to the Adamus Mine at Salman in the Ellembelle District, the Lands Minister said the review committee had affirmed most of the breaches identified in the initial assessment, leading to a decision for the Minerals Commission to take over the mine’s operations.
The decision follows the government’s revocation of Adamus Resources’ mining lease over alleged breaches of the terms and conditions governing its mining operations.
The Minister said the review process was undertaken to ensure that all concerns raised by the company were properly considered before a final decision was taken.
He explained that the committee’s findings supported the earlier decision to revoke the lease and paved the way for the Minerals Commission to assume responsibility for the mine.
“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.
“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,” he said.
The development forms part of government’s broader efforts to ensure that Ghana’s mineral resources are managed in the national interest and contribute meaningfully to economic development and the wellbeing of host communities.
The government is also exploring options to revitalise the Adamus Mine to restore production, create jobs and generate economic opportunities for residents of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area and the wider Ghanaian economy.
The visit by the Lands Minister was undertaken with officials of the Minerals Commission and other stakeholders as part of efforts to assess the situation at the mine and determine the way forward.
