The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon.
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has ordered the Minerals Commission to revoke the license of Akonta Mining.
The decision to revoke the license of the mining company is that "Despite holding a lease to mine legally off-reserve, Akonta Mining was found operating illegally in the Samreboi enclave of the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, selling access to forest lands for GHS 300,000 per concession, and collecting illegal gold royalties.
He further stated that "Investigations revealed collusion with some forestry officers and security personnel, facilitating the destruction of forest land and water bodies, including the River Tano".
