Adamus resources
The government has officially upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited mining lease in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region over alleged breaches of the terms and conditions governing its mining operations.
A review committee that was set up affirmed most of the breaches identified in an initial assessment, leading to the decision.
The Ministerial Review Committee was to consider various appeals made by the company.
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah who announced this, therefore directed the Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control of the mine.
The Minister said the review process was undertaken to ensure that all concerns raised by the company were properly considered before a final decision was taken.
He explained that the committee’s findings supported the earlier decision to revoke the lease and paved the way for the Minerals Commission to assume responsibility for the mine.
“Following the report of the Minerals Commission to the Chief Inspector of Mines, and with recommendations of the great violation of the Mining Act and mining regulations. A recommendation for revocation of some mining leases was made,” he stated.
The minister explained, “there was a petition, and we formed the ministerial review committee. The committee’s work has come to an end. As a Minister, I have concluded to uphold the revocation. What that means is that the Minerals Commission should, with immediate effect, take administrative control of this Mine”.
He noted that the development forms part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure that Ghana’s mineral resources are managed in the national interest and contribute meaningfully to economic development and the wellbeing of host communities.
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“The government is also exploring options to revitalise the Adamus Mine to restore production, create jobs and generate economic opportunities for residents of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area and the wider Ghanaian economy”, he added.
He, however, assured mine employees of job security during the administrative transition and as production prepares to normalise.
The Minister was on official visit to the premises of the mining company together with officials from the Minerals Commission and other stakeholders as part of efforts to assess the situation at the mine and determine the way forward.
The government has officially upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited mining lease in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region over alleged breaches of the terms and conditions governing its mining operations.
A review committee that was set up affirmed most of the breaches identified in an initial assessment, leading to the decision.
The Ministerial Review Committee was to consider various appeals made by the company.
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah who announced this, therefore directed the Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control of the mine.
The Minister said the review process was undertaken to ensure that all concerns raised by the company were properly considered before a final decision was taken.
He explained that the committee’s findings supported the earlier decision to revoke the lease and paved the way for the Minerals Commission to assume responsibility for the mine.
“Following the report of the Minerals Commission to the Chief Inspector of Mines, and with recommendations of the great violation of the Mining Act and mining regulations. A recommendation for revocation of some mining leases was made,” he stated.
The minister explained, “there was a petition, and we formed the ministerial review committee. The committee’s work has come to an end. As a Minister, I have concluded to uphold the revocation. What that means is that the Minerals Commission should, with immediate effect, take administrative control of this Mine”.
He noted that the development forms part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure that Ghana’s mineral resources are managed in the national interest and contribute meaningfully to economic development and the wellbeing of host communities.
Legal Forms
“The government is also exploring options to revitalise the Adamus Mine to restore production, create jobs and generate economic opportunities for residents of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area and the wider Ghanaian economy”, he added.
He, however, assured mine employees of job security during the administrative transition and as production prepares to normalise.
The Minister was on official visit to the premises of the mining company together with officials from the Minerals Commission and other stakeholders as part of efforts to assess the situation at the mine and determine the way forward.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi