Adamus Resources Limited has rejected allegations linking it to illegal mining, insisting it has complied fully with Ghana’s mining laws and due process has not been followed in the revocation of its licences.
In a detailed press statement issued on April 29, 2026, the indigenous mining firm said it was being wrongly portrayed as engaging in unlawful activity, arguing instead that it has consistently operated within the framework of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703).
The company maintained that it holds valid leases and permits and remains compliant with regulatory requirements, stressing that any action to suspend or cancel a mineral right must follow clearly defined legal procedures.
Adamus pointed specifically to Section 68 of Act 703, noting that the law requires justification, due process and adherence to statutory standards before any licence revocation can be effected. It warned that any deviation from these provisions raises concerns about regulatory certainty and respect for the rule of law.
The company’s response follows a decision by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to revoke mining leases covering its operations at Akango, Salman and Nkroful over alleged illegal mining and breaches of mining regulations.
However, Adamus argued that the situation within its concessions has been misrepresented, explaining that it has rather been grappling with persistent illegal mining by unauthorised groups operating within its legally acquired areas.
“What the Company has faced… is a sustained and complex challenge of illegal mining activities within its concessions at Akango, Salman, Nkroful and surrounding areas,” the statement said.
It added that these activities have been “persistent, organised and, in several instances, have raised serious safety and security concerns,” requiring repeated intervention from security agencies.
According to the firm, it has consistently reported such incidents to the police and other state institutions, documenting illegal operations and seeking lawful support to protect its concessions.
It further revealed that security operations had led to arrests and the seizure of equipment used in illegal mining, although it expressed concern that ownership of such equipment had yet to be conclusively established despite available information.
Adamus also disclosed that it had rejected multiple requests from individuals seeking access to its concessions for so-called “community” or small-scale mining activities, stating that such requests were inconsistent with the law and its legal mandate.
“A regulated mining company operating under valid leases, subject to continuous oversight, cannot reasonably be expected to engage in illegal mining within its own concessions,” the company argued.
The firm cautioned that the handling of the matter could have broader implications for investor confidence, particularly for indigenous companies operating in the extractive sector, where access to capital remains a challenge.
It stressed that perceptions of fairness, stability and adherence to legal processes are critical to sustaining confidence in Ghana’s mining industry.
In addition, Adamus said it possesses extensive documentary evidence, including photographs, video footage and audio recordings of illegal mining activities within its concessions, which it is prepared to submit to relevant authorities or any credible investigative body.
The company also firmly denied allegations that it facilitated bail for individuals arrested in connection with illegal mining, insisting that official records do not support such claims.
Adamus reaffirmed its commitment to lawful operations and pledged to cooperate with any transparent investigation, while urging that the matter be handled with fairness and strict adherence to established legal procedures.
Background
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited over alleged illegal mining activities and multiple breaches of the country’s mining laws.
Adamus Resources Limited is also alleged to have acted unlawfully by subcontracting its mining operations without obtaining the required ministerial consent, contrary to Section 14 of Act 703.
Source:
www.graphic.com.gh