Minerals Commission Rejects Narawa Company’s Claims Over Terminated Mining Leases




               Story by Azaglo Michael 


ACCRA, Ghana — The Minerals Commission of Ghana has categorically denied allegations by Narawa Company Limited ("Narawa") claiming that its mining leases were wrongfully, forcibly, or unlawfully terminated and handed over to an individual.  


In an official statement released on 20th October 2026, the Commission refuted the claims, stating that the allegations misrepresent the facts and legal sequence of events surrounding the termination of the leases.  


Failure to Pay Annual Mineral Right Fees

According to the Minerals Commission, Narawa previously held the Nsutam and Osiem Mining Leases.


 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, Narawa was obligated to pay Annual Mineral Right fees to the Commission.  


The Commission revealed that Narawa defaulted on these obligations, accumulating unpaid fees to the tune of USD 909,127.79.  


Following the default, the Minerals Commission issued Notices to Remedy Breach pursuant to section 68(2) of Act 703 and regulation 200(3) of the Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2176). 


After Narawa failed to settle the outstanding amount within the stipulated period, the Commission recommended the termination of the leases to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources by a letter dated 29 July 2025.  


The Minister approved the recommendation on 19 August 2025, and a formal Notice of Termination was subsequently issued to Narawa on 3 September 2025.  


Reversion of Mineral Rights to the State

The Minerals Commission emphasized that following the termination, Narawa no longer holds any valid mineral right, interest, or entitlement to the Nsutam and Osiem concession areas, as all mineral rights have reverted to the State.


 Consequently, any ongoing activities by Narawa on these concessions after the termination date constitute illegal mining.  


Addressing claims of an invasion, the Commission clarified that it has not sanctioned or permitted any unlawful entry.


 Instead, the State, exercising its rights, has granted new mineral rights over the area to two different entities in full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.  


Ongoing Arbitration Proceedings

The Commission further noted that Narawa initiated arbitration proceedings dated 12th December 2025 to challenge the legal termination of the mineral rights.  


The Commission stated that the matter remains pending and that the termination of the leases stays in full force and effect until a final determination is made. 


It described Narawa’s resort to media trials as improper and misleading while the substantive issue is pending before a competent jurisdiction.  


Reaffirming its position, the Minerals Commission stated that it 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.  



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