Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stepped in to mediate the dispute between Azumah Resources Ghana Limited and Engineers & Planners Limited, giving both parties a final seven-day window to amicably resolve their ongoing disagreement over the Black Volta Gold Project.
In a letter dated July 10, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Ministry acknowledged the tensions between the two companies, which have recently played out in the media through press releases and public statements.
The Minister emphasised the urgency of resolving the matter, warning that failure to do so within the stipulated time frame would compel the Ministry to act in the national interest.
“I have decided to grant the parties a final period of seven (7) days within which to resolve the matter amicably. Should this period elapse without a mutually agreed resolution, a decision shall be taken in the best interest of the country,” the letter stated.
The Ministry also cautioned both companies against using the media to escalate the situation, urging them to prioritise dialogue and professionalism.
“I strongly urge all parties to refrain from addressing this matter through the media and instead focus on constructive dialogue and responsible engagement,” the Minister added.
To ensure progress, the Minerals Commission has been instructed to support and facilitate discussions between the two parties.
The Ministry’s intervention follows rising tensions over the status of a US$100 million acquisition agreement, signed in October 2023, with both sides trading accusations and contradicting claims about the implementation of the deal.
Read the full statement below:
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