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Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources

Government ministry that revoked Adamus Resources' mining leases in April 2026 following investigations into illegal and unauthorised mining activities.

Mining & Energy

Government revokes Adamus Resources mining license in Western Region

The News

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.

Why it matters

Government's revocation of Adamus Resources mining license remains a major accountability story with direct economic and environmental impact on Western Region communities.

27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. 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.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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 →

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 →

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