The Chief Executive Officer of Adamus Resources Limited, Angela List, has strongly rejected suggestions that the company is involved in illegal mining, insisting that the firm has consistently operated as a responsible large-scale mining entity with no incentive to engage in galamsey.
According to her, the company has submitted extensive documentary evidence to support its position and is confident that the materials will help clear concerns raised by the Minerals Commission as the government reviews the situation.
Speaking after presenting a petition to the government on Thursday, April 30, List stressed that Adamus Mine has, over the years, taken deliberate steps to support the fight against illegal mining rather than contribute to it.
“As you know, we consider ourselves one of the responsible large-scale mining companies. We have presented here ample evidence of all the actions that we have taken over the years, trying to combat the menace of illegal mining. As the mining leaseholder, we have no reason to engage in illegal mining. I will never condone that,” she said.
Her comments come at a time government has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited following findings of regulatory breaches, including illegal mining activities, environmental violations, and unauthorised subcontracting.
Following the revocation, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has set up a ministerial committee to review a petition for reconsideration, while an interim management team has been deployed to oversee operations at the mine.
List said the company has formally petitioned government and is hopeful that the evidence presented will be carefully examined in line with due process.
“It is our fervent hope that the petition we have presented, which details all the documentary evidence refuting the allegations that were levelled against us by the Minerals Commission, will be considered in light of all this evidence,” she stated.
She also acknowledged recent developments surrounding the issue, describing them as unfortunate, while expressing appreciation to workers, partners, banks, and the media for their support.
“We regret the series of events that have ensued over the last few days. I would like to thank the workers, our partners, our banks and the general public for showing support, especially the workers who have been resilient and continued to work under the circumstances,” she added.
List further commended the President, the Lands Minister for what she described as allowing the company a fair opportunity to be heard under the law.
She reaffirmed the company’s commitment to cooperate with any supervisory arrangements put in place by government as the review process continues.
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