The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited following the conclusion of a ministerial review into the company’s appeal.
The decision clears the way for the Minerals Commission to assume immediate administrative control of the Adamus Mine at Salman in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region.
Mr Buah announced the decision during a working visit to the mine, where he disclosed that the Ministerial Review Committee constituted to examine the company’s petition had completed its work and largely affirmed the breaches identified in the initial assessment.
The government had earlier revoked Adamus Resources’ mining lease over alleged breaches of the terms and conditions governing its mining operations.
According to the Minister, the review was instituted to ensure that the concerns raised by the company were thoroughly examined before a final determination was made.
He said the findings of the committee supported the initial decision to revoke the lease, compelling the Ministry to uphold the revocation.
“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,” Mr Buah said.
“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 added.
The Minister said the decision was consistent with government’s commitment to ensuring that Ghana’s mineral resources were managed in the national interest and contributed meaningfully to economic development.
He further emphasised the need for mining operations to comply strictly with the country’s mining laws and regulations while ensuring that host communities derived tangible benefits from the exploitation of mineral resources.
The working visit brought together officials of the Minerals Commission and other relevant stakeholders to assess developments at the mine and determine the appropriate steps following the revocation.
The Minerals Commission is now expected to take administrative control of the Adamus Mine as the government determines the next steps regarding its operations and future management.
NR Newsdesk
