Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Director of Public Relations, has revealed about 50 large-scale mining licences that face possible revocation.
The Director of Public Relations highlighted that the Lands Ministry is undertaking a comprehensive review of mining licences.
She revealed that the comprehensive review is being undertaken in both small- and large-scale operations to tackle regulatory breaches.
According to her, the move forms part of government efforts to strengthen regulatory compliance in the mining sector.
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, she explained, “We had also indicated that we were reviewing the small-scale licences regime. We started that exercise, and about 906 initially faced possible revocation. After a fair review to correct any irregularities, 258 small-scale licences were eventually revoked,”
“Today, we have 50 large-scale mining licences that face possible revocation,” she stated.
“If you find your company’s name on that list, you have a one-month period to correct or rectify the anomalies, if you have a legitimate reason why your licence should not be revoked,” she said.
Meanwhile, it will be recalled that the Lands Minister, some months ago, revoked 278 small-scale mining licenses over regulatory breaches and expiration of licenses.
The ministry decision was announced by the Spokesperson and Media Relations Officer, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, in a Facebook post on Thursday, October 23.
The move forms part of the government’s renewed effort to bring order and accountability to the small-scale mining sector.
Paa Kwesi Schandorf highlighted that the revocation targeted operators who failed to meet environmental and safety requirements and continued mining activities without renewing their license validity period.