The government’s decision to terminate the deadlock regarding Adamus Resources Limited has been praised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, which sees it as an important step toward the mining company’s revival.Ghana All-Inclusive News
According to the Chamber, the decision to put in place a 12-month plan to bring the mine around, backed by a six-person joint management team, demonstrated a dedication to communication, investor trust, and protecting profitable mining assets.
“We believe this collaborative approach demonstrates a commitment to dialog, investor confidence, and the preservation of productive mining assets,” the Chamber stated in a statement released on Friday, August 21, 2026.
The Chamber stated that Adamus Resources’ successful comeback was significant for Ghana’s mining industry, especially as it is one of the only large-scale indigenous mining enterprises in the nation.
“The successful revival of Adamus Resources, one of Ghana’s few indigenous large-scale mining operations, is important for protecting jobs, sustaining local businesses and host communities, and preserving its contribution to government revenue and the wider mining value chain,” the statement stated.
The Chamber praised the Minerals Commission’s leadership and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for their efforts in coming up with what it called a workable solution.
The statement read, “We especially commend the leadership of the Minerals Commission and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources for their efforts in reaching a practical way forward.”
Additionally, it expressed gratitude to Adamus Resources for its “constructive engagement in efforts to resolve the dispute.”
Throughout the process, the Chamber asked all stakeholders to maintain their commitment to the established roadmap and to maintain accountability and openness.
It stated, “We encourage all parties to maintain transparency, accountability, and commitment to the agreed roadmap, including addressing outstanding liabilities and securing the investment required for the mine’s sustainable operation.”
The Chamber also reiterated its willingness to back programs that safeguard employment and investments, encourage responsible local involvement, and bolster the mining industry’s long-term commitment to Ghana’s development.
Context
A long-running conflict over the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited, an indigenous large-scale mining firm running the Adamus Mine at Salman in the Ellembelle District, prompted the government’s most recent intervention.
The company’s mining rights were revoked in April 2026 by Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, following inspections by the Minerals Commission that revealed what the ministry said several violations of Ghana’s mining regulations.
According to the government, illicit mining operations on Adamus’ concessions at Akango, Salman, and Nkroful have been verified by the Minerals Commission.
The ministry claims that the corporation violated the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) by subcontracting its mining operations without the minister’s necessary clearance.
The ministry added that Adamus had engaged in mining operations without the Chief Inspector of Mines’ authorized operational plans or permits.
A Ministerial Review Committee was formed to examine the company’s appeal after the revocation.
But on August 10, 2026, the minister affirmed the original decision to cancel the leases, claiming that the review procedure had given the company’s objections due consideration.
According to the minister, the committee’s conclusions validated the initial ruling and made it possible for the Minerals Commission to take over the mine’s administrative duties.
The government’s decision was later denied by Adamus Resources, which also said that it will contest the revocation in court, calling it illegal and in violation of Ghana’s mining regulations.
Additionally, the corporation accused the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources of not following legal procedures.
However, the ministry insisted that the revocation was due to the Minerals Commission’s conclusions that Adamus had violated mining regulations and laws.
Some civic society actors criticized the conflict as well. Citing the pace at which the leases were terminated, Kofi Bentil, vise president of IMANI Africa, accused the government of making what he called a “calculated effort” to deprive the Ghanaian owner of Adamus Resources of her mining holdings.
