Minerals Commission Denies Wrongful Termination Of Narawa’s Mining Leases, Says Company Owed $909,127 In Fees
The Minerals Commission has categorically denied allegations by Narawa Company Limited that it wrongfully, forcibly or unlawfully terminated its mining leases and handed its operations to an individual.
In a press statement issued on 20th October 2026, the Commission described the allegations as false and a misrepresentation of facts and the legal sequence of events.
According to the Commission, Narawa held the Nsutam and Osiem Mining Leases and was obliged under Section 24 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and Clause 27 of its mining lease agreement with the Government of Ghana to pay Annual Mineral Right fees.
The company defaulted to the tune of USD 909,127.79.
The Commission said pursuant to Section 68(2) of Act 703 and Regulation 200(3) of the Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2176), it issued Notices to Remedy Breach, but Narawa failed to pay within the stipulated period.
“By letter dated 29 July 2025, the Commission recommended termination to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, who approved it on 19 August 2025; a formal Notice of Termination was issued to Narawa on 3 September 2025,” the statement said.
The Commission stressed that with the termination, Narawa no longer holds any valid mineral right, interest or entitlement to the Nsutam and Osiem concessions, as the rights have reverted to the State. It warned that any activity by Narawa on the concessions after the termination date constitutes illegal mining.
The Commission added that it did not sanction any invasion of the area, explaining that the State has since granted new mineral rights over the area to two different entities who are operating within the full ambit of the law.
The statement further disclosed that Narawa has instituted arbitration proceedings dated 12th December 2025 challenging the lawful termination. The matter is currently pending.
“Until a final determination is made, the termination of the leases remains in full force and effect. It is therefore improper and misleading for Narawa to resort to media trials with false allegations when the same substantive matter is before a court of competent jurisdiction,” the Commission said.
“The Minerals Commission remains committed to the transparent and lawful administration of Ghana’s mineral resources and will not be swayed by attempts to misinform the public or circumvent due legal process,” it added.
