Adamus Denies Links to Illegal Chinese Miners, Defends Record on Crackdown

Adamus Resources Limited has strongly rejected allegations linking it to illegal Chinese miners operating on its concessions, insisting it has consistently led aggressive efforts to flush out illegal mining activities across its operational areas.
In a statement, the company described as “misleading and unfounded” claims contained in a letter revoking its mining leases at Akango, Salman and Nkroful, which suggested that the illegal miners had connections to Adamus.

“The alleged illegal Chinese cited in the revocation letter are not in any way linked to Adamus Resources Limited,” the company clarified.

“They are rather associated with a separate company that was duly licensed by the Minerals Commission to provide mining services.”

Adamus further distanced itself from any individuals connected to the suspects, stating emphatically that “with all the emphasis we can muster, Ebenezer Okyere, who reportedly bailed the alleged illegal miners, has never been linked to Adamus Resources Limited.”

The company highlighted what it describes as a sustained and risky campaign against illegal mining, particularly within its concessions at Akango East.

According to the statement, its security task forces have on several occasions engaged armed illegal miners in confrontations aimed at protecting its legally acquired concessions.

“Our security teams have, at the peril of their lives, confronted fully armed illegal miners on multiple occasions,” the company noted, adding that these actions demonstrate its firm stance against illegal mining.

Adamus Resources Limited operates gold mining concessions in the Western Region, including Akango, Salman and Nkroful—areas known for significant gold deposits but also prone to illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey.

The company maintains that it has consistently worked within Ghana’s legal and regulatory framework while collaborating with state authorities to safeguard its concessions.

“These confrontations and our relentless onslaught against illegal miners underscore our commitment to responsible mining,” the statement stressed.

“Adamus Resources Limited remains eternally committed to operating within the confines of Ghana’s mining and environmental laws.”

The company’s response comes amid heightened national attention on illegal mining and increasing regulatory scrutiny of mining lease holders, as authorities seek to clamp down on environmental degradation and unauthorized extraction activities across the country.