Adamus Resources Limited has denied engaging in illegal mining.
This is contained in a press release dated April 29.
“The Company considers it necessary, in the interest of transparency and fairness, to present its position and clarify the facts. Adamus is a duly licensed, indigenous Ghanaian mining company operating under valid leases and permits granted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana. The Company remains fully compliant with its regulatory obligations and continues to operate within the framework of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703),” the press release indicated.
This comes after the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah directed the revocation of the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases belonging to Adamus Resources Limited for violating Ghana’s minerals and mining laws.
The directive is based on investigation reports submitted by the Minerals Commission which established that Adamus Resources Limited had engaged in unauthorised and illegal mining activities in the above-named concessions in breach of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), and related regulations.
The directive was announced in a statement issued by the Lands Ministry on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Adamus explained that, “What the Company has faced, however, is a sustained and complex challenge of illegal mining activities within its concessions at Akango, Salman, Nkroful and surrounding areas. These activities have been persistent, organised and, in several instances, have raised serious safety and security concerns,” the press release added.
According to the company, it has “consistently documented these illegal operations and reported them through official channels, engaging relevant state institutions and seeking lawful intervention to protect its concessions. These actions were undertaken as part of the Company’s responsibility to safeguard its legally acquired assets and uphold regulatory compliance.”
It further noted that, “Interventions by security agencies led to the identification of illegal mining sites and the arrest of individuals involved. During these operations, there were reported instances of resistance on site, reflecting the complexity and coordination surrounding these illegal activities. Adamus also recalls that several excavators and equipment used in illegal mining were identified and seized.”
Adamus further stated that “These matters were duly brought to the attention of the relevant authorities. It is therefore a matter of concern that the ownership and control of such equipment have not been conclusively established, despite the availability of information that could support such investigations. The Company further notes that it has, on multiple occasions, been approached by individuals seeking access to portions of its concessions for activities described as “community” or “smallscale” mining, which were not consistent with the law or with the Company’s legal mandate. Adamus declined such requests and maintained its commitment to lawful operations.”
It assured that “as 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’s consistent refusal to accommodate unlawful activities has inevitably placed it at odds with certain interests.”
Adamus Resources Limited said it remains committed to operating within the law and to supporting all lawful efforts to combat illegal mining.
“The Company reiterates its readiness to cooperate with any credible and transparent process aimed at establishing the facts. The issues at hand must be addressed on the basis of fairness, due process and respect for the legal framework governing the mining sector. Ensuring this is not only critical for the Company, but also for the integrity of Ghana’s mining industry and the confidence of current and future investors,” the company stated.
