Zoomlion Ghana Limited Denies Involvement in Illegal Mining Activities
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has issued a public disclaimer to distance itself from illegal mining activities, commonly known as “galamsey,” after certain excavators and mining equipment bearing the “Zoomlion” brand name were reportedly used in such activities.
The company clarified that it is not engaged in, does not support, and has never participated in any illegal mining activities. Zoomlion Ghana Limited emphasized that it does not own, operate, lease, or authorize the use of any equipment for mining purposes.
According to the company, the equipment in question is manufactured by Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese company that is entirely independent of and unaffiliated with Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The company strongly condemned the use of its brand name in connection with illegal mining activities and urged the public, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to disregard any misrepresentation or unauthorized use of its name.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited reiterated its commitment to maintaining a positive reputation and cooperating with regulatory authorities to prevent the misuse of its brand name. The company assured the public that it will continue to uphold its values and principles, while also promoting responsible and sustainable practices.
Read Below the full statement:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ACCRA; April 25, 2025
PUBLIC DISCLAIMER
It has come to the attention of Zoomlion Ghana Limited that certain excavators and other mining equipment bearing the brand name “Zoomlion” are reportedly being used in illegal mining activities (commonly referred to as “galamsey”) within various districts, and such equipment is being falsely associated with Zoomlion Ghana Limited.
We wish to unequivocally state that Zoomlion Ghana Limited is not engaged in, does not support, and has never participated in any illegal mining activity, including galamsey. The company does not own, operate, lease, or authorize the use of any equipment for mining purposes.
The public is hereby informed that the equipment in question bears the name “Zoomlion” solely because it is manufactured by Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese company. While the brand name is similar, this manufacturer is entirely independent of and unaffiliated with Zoomlion Ghana Limited.
Any use of such equipment in connection with illegal mining is without the knowledge, consent, or approval of Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The company strongly distances itself from any such activities and any entities or individuals purporting an association in that regard.
We respectfully urge the general public, stakeholders, and relevant regulatory authorities to disregard any misrepresentation or unauthorized use of our company’s name.
Issued by the Communications Directorate
Zoomlion Ghana Limited
