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Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Minerals Commission

Minerals Commission — Ghana's regulatory body that investigates mining operations and advises on lease revocations and enforcement.

Mining & Energy

Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases over law breaches

The News

Ghana's government has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following investigations that revealed illegal mining activities, regulatory breaches, unlawful subcontracting without ministerial approval, and environmental damage including land destruction and water pollution.

Why it matters

Government's revocation of major mining leases signals accountability and strengthened regulatory oversight in the extractive sector.

7 hours ago · The Chronicle

Today

  1. Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases over law breaches

    Ghana's government has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following investigations that revealed illegal mining activities, regulatory breaches, unlawful subcontracting without ministerial approval, and environmental damage including land destruction and water pollution.

    7 hours ago · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases for illegal operations

    Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited after investigations found multiple breaches of mining laws, including unauthorized sub-contracting, operations without approved plans or permits, and illegal galamsey activities involving foreign nationals on concessions at Akango, Salman, and Nkroful.

    17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Minerals Commission defends Adamus lease revocation as legally sound

    The Minerals Commission has rejected claims that its revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease was politically motivated, stating instead that the decision was grounded in investigations that uncovered unauthorised assignment of mining rights and operations outside approved authorisations. CEO Isaac Tandoh said the action was taken on legal and technical grounds to protect Ghana's natural resources and public interest.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Minerals Commission defends revocation of Adamus mining lease

    Ghana's Minerals Commission defended its decision to revoke the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited, citing systemic violations of mining laws including unlawful mining activities and unauthorised assignment of concession parts. The Commission said the decision was lawful and evidence-based, and indicated the company could face prosecution with support from the Attorney General.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Government revokes Adamus Resources mining license in Western Region

    Communities in Akango, Salman, and Nkroful in the Western Region have welcomed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' revocation of mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited, after the Minerals Commission confirmed that foreign nationals were unlawfully engaged in galamsey activities on the concessions and mining operations were conducted outside designated areas.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Government deploys soldiers after revoking Adamus mining leases

    The government revoked mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited over the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions, citing regulatory breaches, unauthorised mining activities and environmental violations; military personnel have since been deployed to take control of the site. Adamus Resources has rejected the revocation, claiming it was done without due process and that the allegations do not reflect its operations.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Adamus Resources contests government mining lease revocation

    Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government's revocation of its mining leases at Akango, Salman and Nkroful, claiming the action lacked due process and was based on inaccurate allegations. The company says it was not formally notified of specific allegations nor given opportunity to respond before the decision, contravening established principles of fairness and administrative justice.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases for violations

    The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has revoked the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited following investigations by the Minerals Commission that uncovered illegal and unauthorised mining activities, including unlawful sub-contracting, mining without permits, and failure to obtain regulatory approvals.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mineworkers' union rejects contract mining directive

    Ghana's mineworkers' union has strongly opposed a reported directive requiring major mining companies including Newmont, AngloGold and Zijin to transition to contract mining by December 2026, warning the move could reduce worker wages by at least half and weaken employment protections and pension benefits.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 April

  1. Blue Water Guards showing limited impact in galamsey fight

    The Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana says the government's Blue Water Guards initiative, launched to protect water bodies from illegal mining pollution, is not delivering expected results and has limited visible impact. He urged a reassessment of the programme, arguing resources could be better deployed to established institutions like the Police and Minerals Commission.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

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