Accra: The Minority Caucus in Parliament has requested detailed information on the Damang Mine agreement and the operations of Engineers and Planners Limited (E and P) following the company's takeover of the mine earlier this year.
According to Ghana Web, the request is part of Parliament's constitutional oversight responsibility over the management of Ghana's natural resources. A statement dated July 28, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, was issued by Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, the Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Mampong, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability.
The request follows the reversion of the Damang Mine to the State after the expiry of the mining lease previously held by Gold Fields Ghana Limited through Abosso Goldfields Limited. After a competitive tender process conducted by the Minerals Commission under the Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2176), the mining lease was awarded to Engineers and Planners Limited, which assumed control on April 18, 2026.
According to the Minority Caucus, the strategic importance of the Damang Mine and the public interest surrounding the transaction necessitate comprehensive information. The caucus aims to obtain a certified true copy of the Damang Mine Lease Agreement, along with any related agreements executed between the Government of Ghana and Engineers and Planners Limited.
Further, the Minority is demanding a full account of the mine's operations since the handover, including detailed monthly gold production figures, revenue from gold sales, and by-products. They are also seeking a breakdown of taxes and royalties paid to the Government, as well as information on dividends or other payments related to the Government's 10 percent free carried interest in the mine.
The Minority Caucus has emphasized that the request is a standard oversight function and not a judgment on the transaction or the performance of the new operator. They have requested the Minister to provide the necessary information within fourteen working days to aid in the Committee's work.