Minerals Commission Takes Over Adamus Mine to Secure Investments

Nana Yaw
August 11, 2026
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Minerals Commission Takes Over Adamus Resources Mine to Secure Investments – Lands Minister

The Minerals Commission has been directed to take immediate administrative control of the Adamus Resources mine as the government moves to restore the operation to active and safe production following the revocation of the company’s mining leases.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, said the government had upheld the decision to revoke the leases after a Ministerial Review Committee completed its assessment of a petition filed by Adamus Resources.

Addressing the Interim Management Committee (IMC) and workers of Adamus Resources, Mr Armah-Kofi Buah said the immediate priority was to stabilise the mine, protect workers’ jobs and create the conditions for the right investments to be made.

“Our overarching objective is to make sure that this mine is working actively and the right investments that will expand this mine are in place,” he said.

Adamus Leases Revoked in April

Minerals Commission Takes Over Adamus Mine to Secure Investments Nukunya

The leases covering the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions were initially revoked in April 2026 following investigations by the Minerals Commission.

According to the Ministry, the investigations identified what it described as systematic breaches of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), and related mining regulations.

The findings included alleged unlawful subcontracting of mining operations without the required ministerial consent, mining without approved operating plans or valid operating permits and failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals.

The investigation also cited the alleged involvement of foreign nationals in illegal mining activities on the affected concessions, as well as environmental degradation and mining outside designated areas.

Minister Upholds Revocation Decision

Following the initial decision, Adamus Resources petitioned against the revocation of its leases, prompting the government to establish a Ministerial Review Committee to examine the matter.

With the committee having completed its work, Mr Armah-Kofi Buah said he had upheld the decision to revoke the leases.

The decision followed a report from the Minerals Commission to the Chief Inspector of Mines, which identified what the government described as serious violations of Ghana’s mining laws and regulations.

Government Moves to Protect Jobs

Despite the revocation, the Minister said the government’s immediate focus was to move the mine beyond the dispute and establish a properly regulated and productive operation.

He said the Minerals Commission would work with the IMC and workers to address outstanding operational challenges, including unpaid salaries, the restoration of the processing plant and safety concerns at the mine.

“We will take remedial measures to also ensure that we protect not only the sanctity of this mine, but jobs of employees, which is really the preoccupation of the President,” he said.

The Minister stressed that the government was interested in creating the conditions necessary for the mine to attract the capital and technical expertise required to expand and transform its operations.

The administrative takeover is therefore expected to focus on restoring production, improving safety and ensuring that future investments in the mine are made within Ghana’s regulatory framework.