Assembly members in the Ellembelle District within the catchment area of Adamus Resources Limited have firmly denied any knowledge of rising tensions between residents and the mining company, describing such reports as “a personal agenda” driven by a few individuals.
They argued that claims of tension, allegedly stemming from a recent demonstration, were driven by personal interests and do not reflect the position of the Assembly.
Assemblyman for Nkroful, Francis Kwaw Mensah, popularly known as “Bruce,” told The Archives yesterday that the Assembly is considering a range of actions, including holding a press conference to distance itself from the claims and writing to editors and media houses that published the story.
According to the members, reports linking the entire Assembly to the alleged tension came as a surprise, particularly as the company continues to engage the community and has even released portions of its concession for local mining.
They noted that a meeting between the company and the community was held as recently as last Monday.
“It is unfortunate for an editor of The Daily Gist to publish such a story on its front page without verifying with the assembly members in Ellembelle. We will either take legal action or demand an unqualified apology,” Mr. Kwaw Mensah said.
He further disclosed that the Assemblyman for the Salma Electoral Area, Yacoub Abdul Aziz, has admitted to using the name of the entire Assembly in the publication. He has since been asked to retract the claims and apologise to both Adamus Resources and the Assembly.
“We have no issue with Adamus Resources. Why should we, given the numerous projects the company has undertaken in our communities?” he added.
Other Assembly members, including the Assemblyman for Kikam, Paul, also expressed surprise at the reports.
Sources within the media fraternity have hinted that certain individuals sponsored the publication by purchasing front-page space in selected newspapers and online portals to push the story.
Meanwhile, management of Adamus Resources has denied claims that it bypassed local interests, describing the reports as “entirely without truth.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company reaffirmed its commitment to addressing community concerns and advancing development within the Nzema area, stressing that it remains dedicated to fulfilling its obligations.
Over 3,000 Locals Employed
Adamus emphasised that it is a fully Ghanaian-owned and operated company, a structure it says should inspire national pride rather than conflict.
It also dismissed allegations that it has leased parts of its concessions to foreign entities, describing such claims as unfounded and misleading.
According to the company, more than 60 per cent of its workforce is drawn from host communities—one of the highest local employment ratios in the mining sector. In total, it employs over 3,000 Ghanaians and plans to expand this number as operations grow.
Over 70 Acres Allocated
Addressing unemployment concerns, Adamus disclosed that it has allocated hundreds of acres of its concessions to local groups since taking over operations in 2017.
Beneficiaries include the Nkroful Small Scale Mining Association (25 acres), the Akomu Small Scale Mining Association (50 acres at Nvuma), and the Apataim community, among others.
The company also claimed that the recent protest was organised by illegal miners posing as community representatives.
It noted that, prior to the incident, it had been engaging stakeholders on plans to release additional concessions under its community mining and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Adamus Resources has urged aggrieved individuals to seek redress through lawful means rather than confrontation, reiterating its readiness to engage stakeholders constructively to resolve legitimate concerns.
