Minister upholds revocation of Adamus Resources mining leases following independent committee review

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of the mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following the submission of the final report by the Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with reviewing the company's petition against the initial decision.

The Minister's final determination brings to a close a review process that was initiated after the Minister, acting on the recommendation of the Minerals Commission, revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited in April 2026.

The company subleased portions of its concessions to foreign nationals for independent mining operations without the prior written approval of the Minister, contrary to section 14(1) of Act 703, and mining outside demarcated and permitted areas without an approved Operating Permit from the Chief Inspector of Mines, in contravention of Regulations 200(1)(b) and 200(1)(d) of the Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (L.