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CMS-PRO and A&A Southern defend acquisition of Nawara mining leases
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CMS-PRO Industries & Construction Limited and A&A Southern Industries Limited have issued a joint statement defending their acquisition of mining leases in the Nsutam and Osiem concession areas. The companies asserted that their acquisition of the assets, which were previously held by Nawara Company Limited, followed all necessary regulatory procedures. The defense follows allegations of irregularities in the transfer of the mining rights after the government revoked the original leases due to non-payment of statutory fees.
The two firms categorically denied claims that they utilized armed personnel or "raided" the concessions to take control of the sites. In their statement released on October 31, 2026, the companies described such accusations as baseless and lacking credible evidence. They maintained that their operations on the land are backed by legitimate documentation and the approval of state authorities, emphasizing their commitment to responsible mining and community development.
According to the companies, their applications for the concessions were prompted by the Minerals Commission's assessment that Nawara Company Limited had failed to settle its outstanding annual mineral fees. This breach of obligation led to the state revoking the previous leases. CMS-PRO and A&A Southern stated that they followed standard regulatory channels, which culminated in the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources granting formal approval for their new leases on August 5, 2026.
The situation has sparked a significant administrative row, with lawyers Martin Kpebu and Kofi Bentil criticizing the Minerals Commission's decision to revoke the prior leases. The legal experts have called for the removal of the Commission’s Chief Executive, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, over the handling of the transaction. Despite this criticism, the new leaseholders insist their focus remains on harnessing the economic potential of the assets to benefit both the local communities and the national economy.
