The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited for the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions following findings of widespread illegal mining activities. In a statement issued on April 26, 2026, the Ministry said the decision was based on investigation reports by the Minerals Commission, …
Ghana’s Lands Minister revokes Adamus Mining leases over illegal mining
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited for the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions following findings of widespread illegal mining activities.
In a statement issued on April 26, 2026, the Ministry said the decision was based on investigation reports by the Minerals Commission, which confirmed multiple breaches of Ghana’s mining laws and regulations.
According to the findings, Adamus Resources unlawfully sub-contracted its mining operations without obtaining the required ministerial approval, in violation of Section 14 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703).
The company was also found to have conducted mining without approved operating plans or valid permits from the Chief Inspector of Mines, contrary to Regulation 8(1) of the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (LI 2182).
The investigations further revealed that the company failed to secure necessary approvals from regulatory bodies, including the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), and engaged foreign nationals in illegal mining activities in breach of provisions under the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995).
Additionally, mining operations were reported to be substandard and carried out outside designated areas, resulting in significant environmental damage, including land degradation and risks to water bodies, public health, and local livelihoods.
The Ministry said the revocation, carried out on the advice of the Minerals Commission under Section 100(2) of Act 703, was necessary in the public interest, particularly in cases where mineral rights are used to facilitate illegal mining.
It added that the decision does not preclude possible criminal prosecution of the company, its directors, and management.
The Ministry also assured that measures would be put in place to protect the livelihoods of affected workers, while reiterating government’s commitment to combating illegal mining and safeguarding the country’s natural resources.
