Nzema: 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.
According to Ghana Web, the company emphasized in a statement 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. The statement stressed that under no circumstances will the company neglect its responsibilities to these communities.
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. The management stated that the ownership structure should ignite nationalistic pride and not lead to confrontation.
The company also dismissed media reports suggesting it had leased parts of its mining concessions to foreign entities, describing such claims as unfounded. It rejected the allegations that it has bypassed local interests, stating that these claims are devoid of truth.
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. The company employs more than three thousand Ghanaians and plans are underway to increase local employment as operations scale up.
The company 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, the Akomu Small Scale Mining Association 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. Regarding recent unrest, the company alleged that a reported demonstration was orchestrated by illegal miners posing as community representatives.
The statement claimed that credible sources indicate the demonstration was staged by illegal miners masquerading as community representatives. 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. It advised that genuinely aggrieved persons should follow lawful avenues to express their concerns rather than resorting to confrontation.
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. The statement concluded by expressing the company's willingness to discuss and help resolve all legitimate issues of the mining communities within legal confines.