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Adamus Resources Limited has pushed back against what it describes as an attempt to revoke its mining leases without соблюing due process, insisting that any such action would be unlawful under Ghana’s mining laws.
In a press release dated April 27 and signed by its legal representatives, Apatu-Plange & Co PRUC, the company responded to remarks attributed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission during a press conference held the same day.
The Commission’s CEO reportedly indicated that mining leases could be revoked immediately in the public interest, particularly in instances involving alleged deliberate or environmentally harmful violations.
However, Adamus Resources maintains that such a position contradicts the legal framework governing the mining sector in Ghana.
According to its lawyers, the authority to suspend or terminate a mining lease is clearly outlined under Section 68 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as well as Regulation 200 of the Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2176).
They explained that Section 68(2) of Act 703 requires that a leaseholder be formally notified of any alleged breach and given a reasonable period—no less than 120 days—to remedy the situation.
“Regulation 200(3) of L.I. 2176 further reinforces this requirement by mandating that, prior to any suspension or termination, the Commission must issue written notice specifying the alleged breach and grant the holder a defined period within which to cure it,” the statement noted.
The company stressed that it would not “submit to a process that is unknown to the statute,” warning that any attempt to bypass statutory procedures under the pretext of urgency or public interest would constitute a violation of the law.
“Our client remains committed to operating within Ghana’s legal and regulatory framework and will take all necessary legal steps to protect its rights and safeguard its investment,” the statement added.