The Ghana Chamber of Mines is seeking further clarification from Adamus Resources Limited and state regulators following the revocation of the company’s mining leases in the Western Region.

The leases covering Akango, Salman, and Nkroful were revoked by the minister for lands and natural resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, after a review of Adamus Resources’ petition against the initial decision.

The chamber says it is now engaging the mining company and the relevant regulatory institutions to establish a clearer understanding of the circumstances and procedures that informed the decision.

“Given the significance of the matter, the chamber is engaging Adamus Resources Limited and the relevant regulatory authorities to obtain a full understanding of the circumstances, findings, and processes underlying the decision,” it said.

The chamber has not taken a position on the substantive issues surrounding the revocation, saying it wants the ongoing engagements and institutional processes to be completed before commenting further.

It nevertheless acknowledged the authority of government and regulatory bodies to enforce Ghana’s mining laws and promote responsible and environmentally sustainable operations.

At the same time, the chamber stressed the importance of due process and fairness in regulatory decisions, arguing that these principles are essential to maintaining certainty and confidence in the mining sector.

The development could have consequences for employees of Adamus Resources, contractors, communities around the affected concessions, and investors with interests in the operations.

The chamber has therefore urged all parties to use the appropriate legal and regulatory channels to resolve any outstanding issues.

It said it remains committed to working with government, mining companies, and other stakeholders to strengthen transparency, predictability, and responsible mining while protecting jobs, legitimate investments, and the national interest.

The Minerals Commission had earlier cited regulatory breaches in its investigations into the concessions, leading to the revocation.