The Chief Executive Officer of Adamus Resources Limited, Angela List, has firmly denied allegations linking the company to illegal mining, insisting the firm has consistently operated within the law and has no incentive to engage in unauthorised activities.
Her response follows the government’s decision to revoke the company’s mining leases over alleged regulatory breaches, including illegal mining, environmental infractions and unauthorised subcontracting. The development has triggered a review process led by a ministerial committee set up by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to assess a petition filed by the company.
Speaking after submitting the petition on April 30, Ms List said the company had presented extensive documentary evidence to challenge the claims made by the Minerals Commission, expressing confidence that the material would clarify the issues under review.
“As you know, we consider ourselves one of the responsible large-scale mining companies. We have presented here ample evidence of all the actions that we have taken over the years, trying to combat the menace of illegal mining. As the mining leaseholder, we have no reason to engage in illegal mining. I will never condone that,” she said.
The government’s intervention has seen an interim management team deployed to supervise operations at the mine while investigations continue, raising concerns within the industry about regulatory compliance and oversight in Ghana’s extractive sector.
Ms List described the recent developments as regrettable but expressed optimism that due process would prevail. “It is our fervent hope that the petition we have presented, which details all the documentary evidence refuting the allegations that were levelled against us by the Minerals Commission, will be considered in light of all this evidence,” she stated.
She also acknowledged the support of employees, financial partners and stakeholders during the period of uncertainty, noting the resilience of workers who have continued operations despite the challenges.
“We regret the series of events that have ensued over the last few days. I would like to thank the workers, our partners, our banks and the general public for showing support, especially the workers who have been resilient and continued to work under the circumstances,” she added.
While reaffirming the company’s commitment to responsible mining practices, Ms List indicated that Adamus would cooperate fully with government directives and any supervisory measures implemented as part of the ongoing review.
She further commended authorities for allowing the company an opportunity to present its case, signalling a willingness to engage constructively as the dispute over the revoked lease is examined.
The outcome of the review is expected to have broader implications for regulatory enforcement and investor confidence within Ghana’s mining sector, particularly at a time when the government is intensifying efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities.
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