The Ghana Chamber of Mines has begun engagements with Adamus Resources Limited and relevant regulatory authorities following the government’s decision to uphold the revocation of the company’s Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases.
In a statement, the Chamber said it had taken note of the decision by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources to uphold the revocation after considering the report of a Ministerial Review Committee on Adamus Resources’ petition.
The Chamber acknowledged the mandate of government and regulatory institutions to enforce Ghana’s mining laws and promote responsible, safe and environmentally sustainable mining.
However, it stressed that adherence to the rule of law, due process, fairness and regulatory certainty remained critical to maintaining confidence in Ghana’s mining industry.
The industry association said it was engaging Adamus and the relevant authorities to gain a full understanding of the circumstances, findings and processes that led to the decision.
It said the engagements were particularly important given the potential impact of the matter on workers, contractors, host communities and legitimate investments in the country.
The Chamber also called on all parties to operate within Ghana’s laws and established regulatory processes, while pursuing any outstanding issues through the appropriate legal and institutional channels.
It said it would refrain from commenting further on the substantive issues until the ongoing engagements and processes had been allowed to proceed.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue with government, its member companies and other stakeholders to promote a responsible, transparent, predictable and competitive mining industry.
It said such an approach was necessary to protect Ghana’s national interest, safeguard jobs and legitimate investments, and sustain investor confidence in the mining sector.
Story By: Eric Boateng
