Adamus Resources Limited has taken note of recent attempts by regulatory authorities to portray the Company as being engaged in illegal mining. The Company considers it necessary, in the interest of transparency and fairness, to present its position and clarify the facts.
Adamus is a duly licensed, indigenous Ghanaian mining company operating under valid leases and permits granted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana. The Company remains fully compliant with its regulatory obligations and continues to operate within the framework of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703).
What the Company has faced, however, is a sustained and complex challenge posed by illegal mining activities within its concessions at Akango, Salman, Nkroful, and surrounding areas. These activities have been persistent, organised and, in several instances, have raised serious safety and security concerns.
In response, Adamus has consistently documented these illegal operations and reported them through official channels, engaging relevant state institutions and seeking lawful intervention to protect its concessions. These actions were undertaken as part of the Company’s responsibility to safeguard its legally acquired assets and uphold regulatory compliance.
Interventions by security agencies led to the identification of illegal mining sites and the arrest of individuals involved. During these operations, there were reported instances of resistance on site, reflecting the complexity and coordination surrounding these illegal activities.
Adamus also recalls that several excavators and equipment used in illegal mining were identified and seized. These matters were duly brought to the attention of the relevant authorities.
It is, therefore, a matter of concern that the ownership and control of such equipment have not been conclusively established, despite the availability of information that could support such investigations.
The Company further notes that it has, on multiple occasions, been approached by individuals seeking access to portions of its concessions for activities described as “community” or “small-scale” mining, which were not consistent with the law or with the Company’s legal mandate. Adamus declined such requests and maintained its commitment to lawful operations.
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