Also known as: Northern Ashanti Mines Limited Company · NAMLC
Northern Ashanti Mines — mining company operating a concession at Konongo, currently facing lease revocation proceedings over unpaid statutory fees.
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The Asanda Farmers Association has waded into the raging controversy surrounding the revocation of the mining lease of Northern Ashanti Mines, describing the move by the Minerals Commission as harsh. …
Revocation of Northern Ashanti’s lease was harsh – Asanda Farmers to gov’tDaily Guide
Lawyers of Northern Ashanti Mines Limited Company (NAMLC) has accused officers of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) of attempting to access the company’s server room at its Konongo mining site to disconnect or switch off CCTV cameras. …
Stay Off Northen Ashanti Mines CCTV – Lawyers Warn NAIMOSDaily Guide
… Steve Manteaw, says outstanding statutory debt alone should not be grounds for revoking the mining lease of Northern Ashanti Mines, urging government to negotiate payment arrangements with the company. …
$8m Debt Not Enough To Revoke Northern Ashanti Mines’ Lease – Dr. ManteawThe Ghanaian Times
THE Co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), Dr Steve Manteaw, has urged the government not to revoke the mining lease of Northern Ashanti Mines solely over outstanding statutory payments, but rather negotiate a payment arrangement with the co …
Don’t revoke Northern Ashanti Mines’ lease over debt — Dr ManteawDaily Guide
Nana Awuah Abedimsa II Some chiefs in the Asante-Akyem enclave of the Ashanti Region have backed the revocation of Northern Ashanti Mines’ mining lease, insisting that mining companies must be held accountable for failing to meet their statutory obligations and demonstrate the ca …
Northern Ashanti Mines Lease Revocation: Asante-Akyem Chiefs Back GovernmentThe Chronicle
Chiefs in the Asante Akyem enclave of the Ashanti Region have publicly announced their support for the revocation of the mining lease of Northern Ashanti Mines, formerly Owere Mines, insisting that mining companies must be held accountable for failing to meet their statutory obli …
Asante Akyem Chiefs Back Revocation …Of Northern Ashanti Mines LeaseThe Ghanaian Times
CHIEFS in the Asante Akyem enclave of the Ashanti Region have backed the Minerals Commission’s decision to revoke the mining lease of Northern Ashanti Mines, insisting that no mining company is above the law. …
Northern Ashanti Mines’ lease saga: Asante Akyem chiefs back revocationJoy Online
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited Company (NAMLC) has alleged that officials of the Minerals Commission and the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) attempted to hand over its mining concession at Konongo to some Chinese nationals following an operation at th …
Chinese nationals introduced to our concession after NAIMOS takeover – Northern Ashanti MinesJoy Online
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited Company (NAMLC) has warned the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) against accessing its server room or disconnecting CCTV cameras at its Konongo mining site, threatening legal action against anyone who interferes with the s …
Northern Ashanti Mines warns NAIMOS against disconnecting CCTV cameras at Konongo mineJoy Online
A former Chief Inspector of Mines with the Minerals Commission, Obiri Yeboah Twumasi, has urged the Commission to negotiate a payment plan with Northern Ashanti Mines over its alleged outstanding statutory fees rather than allow the dispute to escalate. …
Northern Ashanti Mines: Former chief inspector of mines urges Minerals Commission to negotiate over debtThe Asanda Farmers Association has criticised the Minerals Commission's revocation of Northern Ashanti Mines' lease as harsh, arguing that dialogue and guidance should take priority over licence revocation so the company can operate and service its reported $8.3 billion debt.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asanda Farmers Association has criticised the Minerals Commission's revocation of Northern Ashanti Mines' lease as harsh, arguing that dialogue and guidance should take priority over licence revocation so the company can operate and service its reported $8.3 billion debt.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited's lawyers have warned NAIMOS against attempting to access the company's server room to disconnect CCTV cameras at its Konongo site, arguing that disabling surveillance systems could compromise evidence needed in ongoing court proceedings. The warning follows NAIMOS's alleged invasion of the mining concessions on October 22, 2026, and comes after CCTV footage was publicly broadcast showing what NAMLC claims are efforts to transfer mining concessions to Chinese nationals.
3 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr. Steve Manteaw, Co-chair of Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, says outstanding statutory debt alone should not be grounds for revoking Northern Ashanti Mines' lease, arguing government should negotiate payment arrangements instead and keep the business operational to generate revenue for settling obligations.
3 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr Steve Manteaw, co-chair of Ghana's Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, has urged the government not to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines' licence over outstanding statutory payments, but instead to negotiate a payment arrangement with the company. He argued that keeping the business operational would enable the company to generate revenue and settle its obligations, and cautioned that revoking licences could lend support to allegations that Ghanaian-owned mining companies are being unfairly targeted.
3 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chiefs in Asante-Akyem have backed the Minerals Commission's decision to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines' mining lease, citing the company's failure to pay mineral right fees and meet statutory obligations. The chiefs called for stricter enforcement of mining regulations and selection of financially capable investors.
2 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chiefs in Asante Akyem have publicly endorsed the Minerals Commission's decision to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines' (formerly Owere Mines) mining lease, citing the company's failure to meet statutory obligations, outstanding mineral right fees, and poor performance in developing its concession.
2 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chiefs in Asante Akyem have backed the Minerals Commission's decision to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines' lease, citing the company's unpaid mineral right fees, poor development record, and failure to meet statutory obligations. They argue no mining company is above the law and urged the Minerals Commission to select a new operator with strong financial and technical capacity.
2 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited Company has alleged that officials of the Minerals Commission and NAIMOS attempted to hand over its mining concession at Konongo to Chinese nationals following an operation at the site, with CCTV footage reportedly capturing the presence of the Chinese nationals and recorded conversations shown on national television.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited has warned the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat against accessing its server room or disconnecting CCTV cameras at its Konongo mining site, stating the surveillance recordings are relevant to an ongoing legal dispute over its mining concessions.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
A former Chief Inspector of Mines has urged the Minerals Commission to negotiate a payment plan with Northern Ashanti Mines over alleged outstanding statutory fees rather than escalate the dispute, noting that the company is still in the pre-production phase and may lack sufficient cash flow to meet immediate financial obligations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa alleges that politically connected individuals are taking over Ghanaian-owned mining companies, citing Northern Ashanti Mines and Adamus Mines as examples, without following due process. He argues the trend threatens local participation in the mining sector and claims the Minerals Commission failed to follow required procedures in revoking Northern Ashanti Mines' licence despite the company having invested over US$100 million.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, promoted Ghana to global mining companies at the United Nations Forum on Forests in New York, highlighting the country's mineral deposits, political stability, and legal frameworks. Ghana has attracted over $20 billion in mining investments over the past two decades and remains Africa's leading gold producer.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →