Also known as: Adamus Resources Ltd
Mining company operating in Ghana's Western Region; subject of government lease revocation with ongoing 12-month turnaround plan.
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The Chronicle
Residents and opinion leaders of Salma, Akango and surrounding communities in the Ellembelle Municipality of the Western Region have welcomed government’s decision to revoke the mining lease of Adamus Resources, describing the move as long overdue. …
Salma, Akango Residents Back Revocation of Adamus LeaseBusiness & Financial Times
…says due process not followed in licence revocation Adamus Resources Limited has refuted claims of its involvement in illegal mining activities following news of the company’s licence being revoked by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. …
Adamus denies illegal mining claimsJoy Online
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) is calling for the criminal prosecution of Adamus Resources Limited and all persons found culpable following the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ revocation of the company’s mining leases. …
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana demands prosecution over Adamus Resources lease revocationJoy Online
Adamus Resources Limited has refuted claims of its involvement in illegal mining activities following news of the revocation of the company’s licence by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. …
Adamus Resources refutes illegal mining claims; says due process not followed in licence revocationDaily Guide
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has directed the immediate revocation of the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited, following confirmed violations of the country’s mining laws. …
Adamus Resources Mining Leases RevokedThe Ghanaian Times
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited over illegal mining activities and multiple breaches of the country’s mining laws. …
Minister revokes Adamus Resources leases over illegal miningThe Chronicle
The Government of Ghana has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited for violating Mineral and Mining laws of the land and causing environmental damage. …
Adamus Resources Shown Red Card …Govt Revokes Mining Leases At Akango, Salman, Nkroful Over Breach Of LawsThe Ghanaian Times
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited after investigations found multiple breaches of Ghana’s mining laws. …
Government revokes Adamus mining leases over illegal operationsJoy Online
The Minerals Commission has rejected suggestions that the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited’s mining lease was politically motivated, insisting instead that the decision was grounded in clear evidence of breaches of Ghana’s mining laws and taken in the broader public interes …
Minerals Commission rejects political claims in Adamus lease revocationJoy Online
The Minerals Commission has strongly defended the revocation of the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited, insisting that the decision was taken in the national interest following what it describes as “systemic and flagrant violations” of Ghana’s mining laws. …
Minerals Commission defends Adamus lease revocation, cites illegal mining and regulatory breachesAdamus Resources Limited has welcomed Ghana's government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company's mine. The company, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap for mine turnaround, supervised by a six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and Government.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed Ghana's government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company's mine. The company, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap for mine turnaround, supervised by a six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and Government.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Adamus Resources Limited welcomes a government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company and restoring the mine to sustainable operations. Under an agreed framework, Adamus, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap, with a six-member joint management team supervising implementation.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government for progress in resolving a dispute involving Adamus Resources Limited, welcoming a 12-month roadmap and six-member joint management team aimed at reviving the mine and protecting jobs. The Chamber said the agreement demonstrates commitment to dialogue and protecting Ghana's mining sector, noting Adamus as one of Ghana's few indigenous large-scale mining operations.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Presidency has directed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources Limited to present a 12-month roadmap for turning around the Adamus mine, with a joint six-member management team comprising three government and three company representatives to supervise the process. The roadmap will address settling liabilities owed to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, financial institutions and suppliers, and explore injecting fresh capital through additional equity partners.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed the government's decision to develop a 12-month roadmap to resolve challenges and restore the Adamus mine to sustainable operations. A six-member management team comprising three representatives from Adamus and three from government will oversee implementation of the collaborative turnaround programme.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government's 12-month roadmap to restore operations at Adamus Resources Limited through a joint management team, calling it a positive signal for investor confidence and indigenous mining in the country.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has agreed to a 12-month roadmap for Adamus Resources following policy dialogue initiated by IMANI with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister defended regulatory action against the company while remaining open to engagement if the company demonstrated commitment to addressing regulator concerns.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Adamus Resources dispute reflects broader regulatory and environmental challenges in Ghana's mining sector. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister reported 8,900 hectares of forest reserves completely degraded, 258 arrests, and 200 excavators seized, while government proposes reducing large-scale mining lease duration from 30 to 20 years and strengthening mining communities' voice in licensing.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government for an agreement to implement a 12-month roadmap to revive Adamus Resources Limited, a major indigenous mining operation, with support from a joint management team. The Chamber said the collaborative approach would help restore operations, protect jobs, and preserve the mine's contribution to government revenue and the mining value chain.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve outstanding financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and government will oversee implementation.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Adamus Resources Limited has agreed to develop a plan to settle outstanding liabilities to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, and financial institutions as part of a 12-month roadmap to restore operations at the mine. A six-member management team with three government and three Adamus representatives will supervise the turnaround.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal government and Adamus representation will oversee implementation.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government will form a six-member management team comprising three representatives from Adamus Resources and three from government to supervise the company's mining operation turnaround under a 12-month roadmap agreed at the presidency. This follows the government's revocation of three of the company's mining leases and aims to restore operations at the indigenous large-scale mine.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has given mining firm Adamus Resources a fresh opportunity to revive operations after upholding the revocation of three of the company's mining leases. Under a new arrangement, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources will develop a 12-month roadmap including a six-member management team with equal representation from government and the company.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Inter-Ministerial Review Committee confirmed that Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease revocation stems from unpaid taxes, royalties and Minerals Commission fees totaling approximately GH¢205.83 million plus US$2.56 million, alongside transfers of more than US$224.61 million to related parties between 2020 and 2024 that raise questions about lost state revenue.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A Ministerial Review Committee established by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister found that Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease revocation was driven by the company's failure to meet statutory financial obligations, including GHS86.78 million in royalties arrears, GHS119.04 million in tax arrears, and US$2.56 million in annual payments owed to the Minerals Commission.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Adamus Resources has challenged the government's revocation of its mining leases, saying it was not formally notified of material breaches or regulatory violations that could justify termination. The company's Head of Geology and Exploration acknowledged inspections by the Minerals Commission had identified issues requiring attention but stated Adamus took corrective measures whenever concerns were raised.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is engaging Adamus Resources Limited and regulatory authorities following the government's decision to uphold revocation of the company's Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases. The Chamber acknowledged government's mandate to enforce mining laws while stressing the importance of due process, fairness, and regulatory certainty, and expressed concern about the decision's potential impact on workers, contractors, and host communities.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources' mining leases covering the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions in the Western Region, citing alleged breaches including unauthorised arrangements and regulatory infractions. Adamus has rejected the allegations and announced its intention to challenge the decision, arguing the process did not comply with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online's Newsfile programme discusses three high-profile governance issues: the IMF's report of US$1.7 billion in losses related to Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which GoldBod disputes; allegations of bribery in a power transaction involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko; and the status of Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Newsfile episode discussed three accountability issues: the IMF's reported US$1.7 billion in losses associated with Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with GoldBod disputing the characterization as a loss; allegations of bribery in a US prosecution involving a former Goldman Sachs banker and a Ghanaian power transaction; and questions about the progress of the government's Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online's Newsfile programme will discuss three issues: the IMF's reported US$1.7 billion in losses from Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (with GoldBod disputing the characterisation), allegations of bribery in a Ghanaian power transaction involving a former Goldman Sachs banker, and the status of the government's Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A retired miner has argued that the government's revocation of Adamus Resources' mining leases should not be reversed simply because the company is Ghanaian-owned, and that local companies must comply with mining laws at the same standard as individuals charged with galamsey.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases was a regulatory action due to breaches of mining laws and financial obligations, not a prelude to selling the company or its assets. The Minerals Commission identified violations including mining outside designated areas without required permits.
13 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has clarified that its April revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases, following Minerals Commission findings of breaches of mining law and financial obligations, is not intended to facilitate the sale of the company or its assets. The revocation concerned the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases in the Western Region.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government's decision to uphold the revocation of its mining leases, accusing the Lands and Natural Resources Minister of abusing his powers and disregarding procedures under Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act, 2006. The company describes the allegations against it as "unfounded, contrived and deliberately manufactured" and says the revocation was unlawful.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease in the Ellembelle District over alleged breaches of mining operations terms and conditions. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister directed the Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control of the mine after a ministerial review committee affirmed the breaches identified in an initial assessment.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases and directed the Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control of the mine to restore operations, ensure workers are paid, and address safety violations identified by the Minerals Commission.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has upheld the government's revocation of Adamus Resources' mining lease at Salman in the Ellembelle District, following a Ministerial Review Committee assessment. The Minerals Commission has been directed to take immediate administrative control of the mine.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has upheld the revocation of mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following an independent committee review, following inspections that uncovered breaches of mining law including unauthorised assignment of mineral rights and mining outside permitted areas.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →