The Acting Legal Director of the Minerals Commission, Josef Iroko, has dismissed claims by Adamus Resources Limited that its mining leases were revoked without due process.

Adamus had alleged that it was neither formally notified of the allegations against it nor given the opportunity to respond before the revocation.

Addressing these concerns in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday, April 27, 2026, Iroko stated that the Commission adhered to the appropriate procedures, including engaging company officials during investigations.

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He explained that the Commission’s Inspectorate Division interacted with key management staff of Adamus, allowing them to present their side of the matter.

“We have an investigation report in which the company’s General Manager, Mine Manager, and other officials were engaged by the Inspectorate Division. They gave their side of the story, so they were afforded a fair hearing,” Iroko stated.

The Minerals Commission maintains that the revocation was justified, citing findings from its investigations and underscoring its commitment to enforcing compliance within the mining sector.

Iroko further clarified that while the law ordinarily requires notice to be served in cases of breaches, the circumstances in this case warranted immediate action.

“There is the law ordinarily, when you breach the provisions of your mining lease, the law requires notices to be given to you. But in this case, you are found to have done unlawful mining. You brought Chinese nationals into the concession. If we give you notice, what are you going to remedy?” he explained.

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