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Adamus Resources Limited

Also known as: Adamus Resources Ltd

Adamus Resources Limited — Ghanaian-owned large-scale mining firm in Nzema, Western Region, undergoing government-supervised turnaround after lease revocation over unpaid taxes and royalties.

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy 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 revocation
  3. Daily 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 Revoked
  4. The 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 mining
  5. The 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 Laws
  6. The 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 operations
  7. Joy 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 revocation
  8. Joy 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 breaches
  9. Joy Online

    Community leaders and residents of Akango, Salman, and Nkroful in the Western Region have commended the government for revoking the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited. …

    Adamus Resources license revocation welcomed by catchment communities in Western region
  10. Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases for violations

    1. Joy Online

      Military personnel have been deployed to the operational area of Adamus Resources Limited following the government’s decision to revoke the company’s mining leases, tightening security across the concession. …

      Soldiers deployed to Adamus site after government revoked mining leases
    2. Joy Online

      Adamus Resources Limited has pushed back strongly against the government’s decision to revoke its mining leases, arguing that the action was taken without due process and is based on claims that do not reflect its operations. …

      Adamus rejects lease revocation, cites breach of due process
Mining & Energy

Debt alone insufficient to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines' lease

The News

The Co-chair of Ghana's Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative says outstanding statutory debt should not be grounds for revoking Northern Ashanti Mines' lease, arguing the government should negotiate payment arrangements instead and that keeping the business operational enables revenue generation to settle obligations.

28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Debt alone insufficient to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines' lease

    The Co-chair of Ghana's Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative says outstanding statutory debt should not be grounds for revoking Northern Ashanti Mines' lease, arguing the government should negotiate payment arrangements instead and that keeping the business operational enables revenue generation to settle obligations.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. IMANI's Kofi Bentil accuses Minerals Commission of undermining local mines

    Vice President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil has accused the Minerals Commission of undermining Ghanaian-owned mining companies through questionable revocation of mining rights, citing Northern Ashanti Mines, Adamus Resources, and Narawa Mines as examples. He argues the Commission's actions contradict Ghana's indigenisation policy and urged the government to intervene and ensure the law is respected.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. Golden Star Wassa hosts 16th National Inter-Mines First Aid competition

    Six large-scale mining firms in Ghana will compete in the 16th National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition on 24 October 2026 in Akyempim, hosted by Golden Star Wassa mine under the theme "Safety First, Safety Always".

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Adamus Resources launches breast cancer awareness in Nzema

    Adamus Resources Limited has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign in Nzema, Western Region, led by the Adamus Ladies Association to promote early detection and regular breast examinations. A gynaecologist stressed the importance of early diagnosis and cautioned against delays in seeking medical attention.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Adamus Resources launches breast cancer awareness campaign in Western Region

    Adamus Resources held a breast cancer awareness event in Nzema, Ellembelle District, as part of global breast cancer awareness month. A gynaecologist advised monthly self-examinations and six-monthly clinical checks, and outlined risk factors including smoking, alcohol, poor diet, and lack of physical activity.

    9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Nzema chiefs honour Lands Minister, push Adamus Resources revival

    The Paramount Chief of Eastern Nzema and a delegation of chiefs conferred a developmental chieftaincy title on Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah while urging the government to ensure the planned revival of Adamus Resources delivers jobs, investment and economic benefits to the region.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Adamus Resources donates to top 100 BECE students in Ellembelle

    Adamus Resources Limited honoured the best 100 students in Ellembelle District, Western Region, who sat for the recent Basic Education Certificate Examination by providing each with a chop box, 15 exercise books and pens. The District Director of Education called the gesture "the first of its kind in the whole district" and suggested extending support to benefit 400 students annually.

    22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Adamus Resources and Ghana government agree turnaround roadmap

    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 →

Monday 31 August

  1. Adamus Resources and Ghana government agree twelve-month mine turnaround plan

    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 →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Ghana Chamber of Mines welcomes Adamus Resources dispute resolution

    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 →

Monday 24 August

  1. Presidency directs roadmap for Adamus Resources turnaround

    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 →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Adamus Resources and government agree 12-month mine revival roadmap

    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 →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Chamber of Mines backs 12-month Adamus revival roadmap

    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 →

  2. Government establishes 12-month roadmap for Adamus Resources turnaround

    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 →

  3. Ghana faces severe mining sector pressure amid Adamus dispute

    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 →

  4. Ghana Chamber of Mines backs Adamus Resources revival agreement

    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 →

Friday 21 August

  1. Government grants Adamus mining reprieve, orders 12-month turnaround plan

    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 →

  2. Adamus Resources must settle liabilities under 12-month turnaround plan

    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 →

  3. Government grants Adamus reprieve, orders 12-month turnaround plan

    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 →

  4. Government forms six-member team to oversee Adamus mine recovery

    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 →

  5. Government and Adamus Resources launch 12-month mine turnaround plan

    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 →

  6. Mining firm's lease revoked over unpaid taxes and suspect transfers

    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 →

  7. Committee explains Adamus Resources mining lease revocation

    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 →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Adamus Resources disputes revocation of mining leases

    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 →

Monday 17 August

  1. Chamber of Mines engages over revoked mining leases

    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 →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Government upholds mining lease revocation for Adamus Resources

    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 →

  2. Newsfile examines GoldBod losses, AKSA deal, and ORAL cases

    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 →

  3. Newsfile examines GoldBod losses, AKSA energy deal, and ORAL cases

    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 →

Friday 14 August

  1. Newsfile to examine AKSA deal, GoldBod losses, ORAL cases

    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 →

  2. Retired miner urges equal enforcement for all mining operations

    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 →

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