The Ghana Chamber of Mines has welcomed the government’s latest efforts to resolve the dispute surrounding Adamus Resources Limited, describing the development as an important step towards restoring operations at the indigenous mining company.
In a statement issued on Friday, August 21, the Chamber said the government’s intervention demonstrated a willingness by the parties to pursue dialogue while protecting investor confidence and preserving productive mining assets.
The Chamber said a successful resolution of the dispute would have broader implications for Ghana’s mining industry, particularly because Adamus Resources is among the country’s few indigenous operators in the large-scale mining sector.
Adamus revival could protect jobs and local businesses
According to the Chamber, restoring Adamus Resources to sustainable operations could help protect jobs, support businesses in host communities and preserve the mine’s contribution to government revenue.
It said the company’s operations also form part of a wider mining value chain involving suppliers, contractors and communities around the mine.
“As one of Ghana’s few indigenous large-scale mining operations, the successful revival of Adamus Resources 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 Chamber said.
The organisation urged all stakeholders to work towards implementing the agreed roadmap to resolve the impasse.
Chamber praises Lands Ministry and Minerals Commission
The Chamber specifically commended Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah and the Minerals Commission’s leadership for their role in finding what it described as a practical way forward.
It also acknowledged Adamus Resources for engaging constructively in efforts to resolve the dispute.
The Chamber called on all parties to maintain transparency and accountability as the next phase of the process unfolds.
It said outstanding liabilities must be addressed and the necessary investment secured to ensure that the mine can operate sustainably.
Dispute followed revocation of Adamus leases
The latest development comes after months of tension between Adamus Resources and the government over the company’s mining leases.
In April 2026, the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry revoked Adamus Resources’ mining leases following investigations by the Minerals Commission.
The ministry said the investigations identified several alleged breaches of Ghana’s mining laws, including illegal mining activities on concessions at Akango, Salman and Nkroful.
The government also accused the company of subcontracting mining operations without the required ministerial approval, contrary to provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703).
The ministry further alleged that some mining activities had been undertaken without approved operating plans or the necessary permits from the Chief Inspector of Mines.
Review process fails to reverse revocation
Following the initial revocation, a Ministerial Review Committee was established to examine an appeal submitted by Adamus Resources.
However, on August 10, 2026, Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah upheld the decision to revoke the leases.
The Minister said the review process had provided the company with an opportunity to present its concerns and that the committee’s findings supported the original decision.
The outcome would have allowed the Minerals Commission to assume administrative responsibility for the mine.
Adamus threatened legal action
Adamus Resources rejected the government’s decision and indicated that it intended to challenge the revocation in court.
The company described the government’s action as unlawful and argued that the Lands and Natural Resources Minister had failed to follow procedures prescribed under Ghana’s mining laws.
The ministry, however, maintained that the decision was based on findings by the Minerals Commission regarding alleged breaches of regulatory requirements.
The dispute subsequently generated debate beyond government and the company, with some civil society actors questioning the manner and speed of the lease revocation.
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, for instance, accused the government of what he described as a calculated attempt to strip the Ghanaian owner of Adamus Resources of her mining assets.
Chamber urges stakeholders to protect investment
The Ghana Chamber of Mines’ latest statement signals support for efforts to move the matter towards a resolution rather than allowing the dispute to further disrupt the mine and its economic contributions.
The Chamber said it remains ready to support initiatives that protect legitimate investments and jobs, encourage responsible local participation and strengthen the long-term contribution of mining to Ghana’s economy.
It urged all stakeholders to remain committed to the agreed roadmap and ensure that the next steps are guided by transparency, accountability and sustainable investment.
For the mining industry, the resolution of the Adamus dispute could provide an opportunity to restore production while also addressing the regulatory concerns that triggered the conflict in the first place.
