The Minerals Commission has formally defended its decision to revoke the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited, dismissing concerns raised by the firm.
Maintaining that the action was taken strictly in the national interest, the Commission asserted that the revocation was necessitated by “systemic and flagrant violations” of Ghana’s mining regulations.
During a press briefing in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, detailed how investigations uncovered various unlawful mining activities.
Primary among the allegations is the unauthorised assignment of portions of the company’s concession, alongside operations conducted without essential regulatory approvals.
Mr Tandoh emphasised that the decision was grounded in rigorous evidence gathered during these enquiries rather than external pressures.
Addressing the justification for the move, the CEO stated: “This decision was neither arbitrarily nor politically motivated. It was a lawful evidence-based action taken to protect Ghana’s natural resources, environment, and public interest.”
He further noted that the scale of the breaches left regulators with no viable alternative but to terminate the company’s operations entirely.
The Commission has now signalled its intent to collaborate with the Attorney General to pursue legal action, with the CEO adding: “The Commission will work with the Attorney General to prosecute these perpetrators.”
This follows the formal revocation of the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases by the minister for lands and natural resources.
A statement released on Sunday, 26 April, confirmed that the minister’s intervention was based on the commission’s findings regarding illegal and unauthorised mining activities.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
