Chinese Nationals Enter Adamus Mine Site 24 Hours After Licence Revocation

Less than 24 hours after government announced it was revoking Adamus Resources’ mining lease, some Chinese nationals believed to be investors have reportedly entered the company’s concession at Salman in the Ellembelle District.

Citi News understands the individuals identified themselves as officials of the *World Gold Council* when they signed in at the site. Their visit came shortly after the *Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah*, directed the *Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control* of the mine.

It remains unclear whether the group has any official authorization to access or operate on the concession.

*Adamus Rejects Revocation*

The development comes amid a standoff between Adamus Resources and government over the cancellation of its mining leases.

The company has described the Minister’s decision as *“unlawful”* and accused him of ignoring due process under the *Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703)*.

In a statement, Adamus said it received the news with *“shock and disappointment”* and rejected the reasons given for the revocation as *“unfounded, contrived and deliberately manufactured.”*

“*The effort by the Minister to strip Adamus Resources Limited of its mineral rights was without regard to any of the statutory procedures laid down in the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703)*,” the company stated.

Adamus further accused the Minister of *“abuse of power”* and said it is preparing to challenge the revocation in court.

“*The good people of Ghana will be apprised of the cogent steps the company is taking to shred this baseless revocation in the coming days*,” it added.

*Government Assumes Control*

Mr. Buah announced the final decision during a visit to the Adamus Mine, after a *Ministerial Review Committee* examined the company’s appeal.

He said the committee upheld most of the breaches identified in an earlier Minerals Commission assessment and recommended revocation.

“*Following the report... and with recommendations of the great violation of the Mining Act and mining regulations, a recommendation for revocation of some mining leases was made. 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*,” he said.