The Ghana Chamber of Mines has urged all parties involved in the ongoing dispute surrounding Adamus Resources Limited to pursue constructive engagement and uphold due process under Ghana’s mining laws following the revocation of the company’s mining lease. Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, May 14, Chief Executive Officer of the …
Ghana Chamber of Mines calls for due process in Adamus mining licence revocation dispute
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has urged all parties involved in the ongoing dispute surrounding Adamus Resources Limited to pursue constructive engagement and uphold due process under Ghana’s mining laws following the revocation of the company’s mining lease.
Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, May 14, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Kenneth Ashigbey, said the Chamber acknowledges the seriousness of allegations raised against the company but stressed that enforcement actions must strictly comply with statutory provisions.
According to Ashigbey, the matter stems from investigations by the Minerals Commission into alleged breaches of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), and related regulations.
“This revocation follows investigations into alleged violations of Act 703 and related regulations. Adamus Resources is a member of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, and the Chamber acknowledges the gravity of the findings as presented,” he stated.
He reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to responsible and lawful mining practices, noting that the long-term credibility and competitiveness of Ghana’s mining industry depend on strict adherence to legal and regulatory standards by all operators.
“The Chamber has consistently maintained that all mining operations must be conducted in accordance with Ghana’s legal and regulatory framework. The long-term credibility, stability and competitiveness of Ghana’s mining industry depend on adherence to these standards by all operators,” Ashigbey added.
However, the Chamber also raised concerns over procedural fairness, referencing claims by Adamus Resources and its legal representatives that the revocation process may not have complied with statutory notice requirements under Section 68(2) of Act 703 and Regulation 203 of LI 2176.
Ashigbey stressed that procedural safeguards are critical to maintaining the rule of law and investor confidence in Ghana’s mining sector.
“These procedural protections underpin the rule of law and investor confidence in Ghana’s mining sector, and they must not be disregarded,” he said.
The Chamber welcomed recent engagements between government officials and Adamus Resources, particularly the establishment of a ministerial committee tasked with reviewing the company’s petition against the revocation of its mining lease.
“We therefore call on all parties — the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission, and Adamus Resources Limited — to continue to engage constructively and in good faith within the framework of the law to resolve the matter,” he noted.
Ashigbey emphasised that regulatory enforcement must remain firm while ensuring that affected companies are accorded the procedural rights guaranteed under Ghanaian law.
The Chamber further highlighted the potential social and economic consequences of the dispute on workers and host communities, urging stakeholders to minimise any adverse impact.
“The Chamber notes the potential impact of this development on employees and host communities and supports efforts to mitigate adverse social and economic consequences,” he stated.
He added that the Chamber remains committed to promoting environmentally and socially responsible mining while collaborating with regulators and industry players to strengthen compliance and improve standards across the sector.
“The Ghana Chamber of Mines reiterates its unwavering commitment to responsible mining practices, regulatory compliance and constructive engagement with government and stakeholders in advancing sustainable development within Ghana’s mining industry,” Ashigbey said.
He also described Adamus Resources as a wholly owned Ghanaian mining operation with interests beyond Ghana, making it important for all parties to ensure that the legal process is properly followed.
“It is important that we go through the rigours of the law in making sure that we are able to get the right things done,” he concluded.
