Adamus Resources Limited has rejected allegations linking it to illegal mining activities, citing documented arrests on its concessions as evidence of its ongoing crackdown against offenders.
In a statement, the company dismissed claims that it is associated with alleged foreign nationals involved in illegal mining at Akango, Salman and Nkroful, describing the assertions as inaccurate.
According to the company, the individuals referenced in the allegations are not affiliated with Adamus but with a separate firm licensed by the Minerals Commission to provide mining services.
Adamus further stated that one Ebenezer Okyere, who reportedly secured bail for some suspects, has no connection to the company.
To reinforce its position, Adamus released an arrest case tracker covering operations between January and April 2026, which shows a sustained pattern of enforcement across multiple sites.
The data indicates that at least 26 suspects were arrested for illegal mining activities within the period under review.
A breakdown of the figures shows that:
- March recorded the highest number of arrests, with 15 suspects picked up in four separate operations.
- The single largest operation occurred on March 19 at Aliva South, where eight individuals were arrested.
- Additional arrests were made at Avrebo (5 suspects) and Akango South (5 suspects), pointing to persistent illegal mining pressure in those areas.
- In April alone, 12 suspects were apprehended across four locations, including Ankagyare, Tebruru and Nugget Hill.
The data also suggests that illegal mining activities were geographically widespread, spanning Old Salman, Aliva South, Avrebo, Ankagyare, Tebruru, Nugget Hill and Akango South.
Adamus says these arrests were carried out by its security task force, often under dangerous conditions involving confrontations with armed illegal miners, particularly around Akango East.
“These encounters, often at great risk to our personnel, demonstrate our unwavering commitment to protecting our concessions and upholding the law,” the company stated.
The firm insists that the arrest records underscore its commitment to responsible mining and compliance with Ghana’s regulatory framework.
Photos: Adamus Security Task Force confronting illegal miners at Akango East.
FIND BELOW ARREST CASE TRACKER
The statement follows a government decision to revoke the company’s mining leases over alleged illegal operations, with authorities citing regulatory breaches and unauthorised mining activities.
READ FULL STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES: MINSTER FOR LANDS AND NATRUAL RESOURCES UPHOLDS MINERALS COMMISSION REPORT, REVOKES ADAMUS RESOURCE LIMITED MINING LEASE FOR ILLEGAL MINING
However, Adamus maintains it has no involvement in illegal mining and is cooperating with relevant authorities to resolve the matter.
READ FULL STATEMENT BY ADAMUS RESOURCE LIMITED
Minerals Commission defends revocation of Adamus Mining leases, cites ‘flagrant’ illegalities
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