{
  "id": 692465,
  "title": "Adamus assets not for sale – Gov’t clarifies after mining lease revocation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/adamus-assets-not-for-sale-govt-clarifies-after-mining-lease",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T19:29:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/adamus-assets-not-for-sale-govt-clarifies-after-mining-lease-revocation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has clarified the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited’s mining leases, asserting that the company’s assets are not up for sale, despite rumors circulating. The Ministry emphasized that the revocation is a result of compliance and legality concerns, not a government decision to sell assets or transfer them to another investor. The state, through regulatory bodies like the Minerals Commission, is committed to ensuring Ghana’s mineral resources are exploited responsibly and in the interest of Ghanaian citizens.\n\nAdamus Resources was found guilty of several infractions, including mining beyond permitted areas without an Operating Permit, and broader regulatory non-compliance. These breaches were uncovered by the Minerals Commission and served as the basis for the revocation. Additionally, the commission identified financial defaults tied to Adamus’s mining operations, stressing that leaseholders must fulfill both technical and financial obligations to the state.\n\nAccording to the Ministry, the revocation was carried out under section 5(1) of Act 703, following the recommendation of the Minerals Commission. The decision to revoke Adamus’s mining leases is unrelated to any intention to sell the company or its assets, with the Ministry reiterating its commitment to transparency and due process in managing the country’s mineral resources.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has moved to clarify the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited’s mining leases, insisting the company’s assets are not up for sale, contrary to some reports circulating. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry said the revocation should not be read as a government decision to sell the […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Adamus assets not for sale despite mining lease revocation – Lands Ministry clarifies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/adamus-assets-not-for-sale-despite-mining-lease-revocation-lands",
        "published": "2026-08-12T15:17:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Adamus mining lease revocation is a regulatory decision; not meant to sell assets – Lands Ministry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/adamus-mining-lease-revocation-is-a-regulatory-decision-not-meant-to",
        "published": "2026-08-12T16:43:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Adamus Resources challenges revocation of mining leases",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/adamus-resources-challenges-revocation-of-mining-leases",
        "published": "2026-08-13T08:31:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Chronicle Ghana",
        "title": "Adamus mining assets not for sale after lease revocation – Government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/adamus-mining-assets-not-for-sale-after-lease-revocation-government",
        "published": "2026-08-13T11:06:12.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}