Omanghana
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of three mining leases previously held by Adamus Resources Limited.
The final decision, announced on August 10, 2026, followed a review by a committee established to examine the company’s operations and compliance with Ghana’s mining regulations.
The affected concessions are located at Akango, Salman and Nkroful in the Western Region. The Minerals Commission has assumed oversight of the mining areas as the government manages the transition.
According to the Ministry, the review confirmed serious regulatory violations connected to operations on the concessions. These included the alleged use of unauthorized subcontractors and the involvement of groups that had not received approval to undertake mining activities.
The company was also cited for allegedly operating without the necessary environmental permits and clearances. Ghanaian mining companies are required to obtain multiple authorizations before beginning or expanding operations, particularly when their activities could affect land, water bodies and nearby communities.
Another concern involved the alleged presence of unauthorized miners on the concessions. The Ministry said the situation contributed to illegal mining activities and weakened regulatory control over operations at the sites.
The review also identified significant environmental damage, prompting the government to maintain the decision to revoke the leases. The Ministry said protecting natural resources and ensuring compliance with mining and environmental laws remained central to the action.
Following the revocation, the Minerals Commission is expected to secure the concessions, assess their condition and supervise any measures required to restore lawful operations.
Minister Buah assured affected workers that the government would make efforts to protect their jobs during the transition. He said the decision was directed at addressing regulatory breaches rather than punishing employees who depended on the mines for their livelihoods.
The government also plans to revive production at the affected sites under a legally compliant arrangement. Restoring operations could protect employment, support businesses in surrounding communities and improve economic activity in the Western Region.
The revocation underscores the government’s stated commitment to holding mining companies accountable for breaches of environmental and operational requirements.
Authorities are expected to determine the future management of the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions after completing the necessary regulatory, environmental and security assessments.
Source: Omanghana
