Narawa’s mining leases were lawfully terminated — Minerals Commission
The Minerals Commission has defended its termination of Narawa Company Limited’s Nsutam and Osiem mining leases, saying the company owed USD 909,127.79 in annual mineral-right fees.
In a statement dated October 20, the Commission said Narawa was required to pay the fees 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. It said the company “failed to pay within the stipulated period” after receiving notices to remedy the breach.
The Commission said it recommended termination to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources on July 29, 2025. The minister approved the recommendation on August 19, and a formal termination notice was issued to Narawa on September 3, 2025.
The Commission said the termination remains in force while arbitration proceedings challenging it are pending. It said the state had since granted mineral rights over the area to two other entities, which are operating in compliance with statutory requirements.
The Commission denied authorising “any invasion of the area” and said any mining by Narawa after the termination date would constitute illegal mining.
“The Minerals Commission also notes that Narawa has instituted arbitration proceedings dated 12th December 2025, challenging the lawful termination of the mineral rights. The matter is currently pending, and 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 added.
