Adamus reaffirms commitment to Nzema communities, denies claims of concession lease to foreigners

The Management of Adamus Resources Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the interests of mining communities in the Nzema area of the Western Region, insisting it will not shirk its responsibilities to local stakeholders.

In a statement, the company emphasised that it remains focused on addressing the concerns of host communities as it expands its operations, describing its relationship with residents as central to its long-term sustainability.

“Under no circumstances will the company shirk its responsibilities to these communities,” the statement stressed.

Adamus further highlighted its ownership structure, noting that it is a fully Ghanaian-owned and operated company, a position it said should inspire national pride rather than tension.

“It bears emphasising that Adamus is a fully owned and run Ghanaian company. This ownership structure should ignite nationalistic pride, and not unrestrained confrontation,” management stated.

The company also dismissed media reports suggesting it had leased parts of its mining concessions to foreign entities, describing such claims as unfounded.

“Adamus flatly rejects certain media reports it has leased parts of its concessions to foreign entities. The specific allegation that the company has bypassed local interests is bereft of any grain of truth,” the statement said.

On employment, Adamus disclosed that more than 60 percent of its workforce is drawn from host communities, a figure it described as among the highest in the mining industry.

“In all, we employ more than three thousand Ghanaians in our group of companies,” it noted, adding that plans are underway to increase local employment as operations scale up.

The company also pointed to efforts to support community mining initiatives, revealing that it has released hundreds of acres of its concessions to local groups since taking over operations in 2017.

Beneficiaries include the Nkroful Small Scale Mining Association, which received 25 acres, the Akomu Small Scale Mining Association with 50 acres at Nvuma, and the Apataim community, among others.

Adamus indicated that ongoing engagements with stakeholders are aimed at releasing additional concessions in response to unemployment concerns in the area.

Touching on recent unrest, the company alleged that a reported demonstration was orchestrated by illegal miners posing as community representatives.

“Credible sources indicate that the reported demonstration was staged by illegal miners masquerading as community representatives,” the statement claimed.

It added that prior to the protest, discussions had already been underway with relevant stakeholders to address concerns and expand community participation in mining activities.

Adamus urged aggrieved persons to pursue lawful channels in addressing their concerns, cautioning against confrontational approaches.

“We respectfully advise that any genuinely aggrieved persons follow lawful avenues to express their concerns rather than confrontation,” the company said.

Reaffirming its position, Adamus pledged to continue engaging stakeholders and resolving legitimate issues within the framework of the law and its corporate social responsibility obligations.

“Adamus Resources Limited is willing and ready to discuss and help resolve all the legitimate issues of the mining communities within the confines of the law,” the statement concluded.