The government has ordered the Minerals Commission to assume immediate administrative control of the Adamus Mine at Salman in the Ellembelle District, following the upholding of a decision to revoke Adamus Resources’ mining lease.
This decisive move follows a review by a Ministerial Review Committee, which considered an appeal from Adamus Resources after its lease had been revoked over regulatory breaches. Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, communicated the government’s position during a working visit to the Adamus Mine, explaining that the committee had confirmed most of the violations identified during the initial assessment. This paved the way for the Minerals Commission to step in and take over management of the embattled mine.
“Following the report of the Minerals Commission to the Chief Inspector of Mines, and with recommendations of the great violation of the Mining Act and mining regulations, a recommendation for revocation of some mining leases was made. The Ministry agreed with them; there was a petition, and we formed the ministerial review committee. That work has come to an end. As a Minister, I have concluded to uphold the revocation. What that means is that the Minerals Commission should, with immediate effect, take administrative control of this Mine,” Minister Armah-Kofi Buah stated.
He emphasized that the review process was conducted to give Adamus Resources a fair opportunity to raise its concerns and to ensure that all allegations were thoroughly considered before the final decision. With the decision now made, the Minerals Commission is tasked with collaborating with stakeholders to address operational and safety issues at the site.
Looking ahead, the government is exploring options to revitalise the Adamus Mine and restore its operations, with the aim of creating jobs and stimulating economic activity for the people of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area and the broader economy. The development is part of a wider government effort to ensure Ghana’s mineral resources are managed in the national interest and deliver greater benefits to host communities.
Minister Armah-Kofi Buah’s visit to the mine, accompanied by Minerals Commission officials and other stakeholders, was aimed at assessing the state of the facility and discussing the next steps for its future.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com