Minerals Commission to Northern Ashanti Mines: Take Your Case to Court, Not the Media

The Minerals Commission has advised Northern Ashanti Mines Limited to pursue its legal challenge against the termination of its mining leases and prospecting licences in court rather than through public commentary. The Commission’s position is clear: if the company believes it has been wronged, the proper place to seek redress is the courts, not the media or the public arena.

Northern Ashanti Mines Limited has been contesting the termination of its leases and licences. Rather than going through the courts, the company appears to have taken its case to the public, a move the Commission is not happy about. The Commission believes that legal disputes should be settled through established legal channels, not through public statements that could stir unnecessary tension.

The advice from the Commission reflects a broader principle in Ghanaian law: parties to a dispute should use the courts to resolve their differences. Public commentary can muddy the waters, create misinformation, and even prejudice the outcome of a case. The Commission’s stance is meant to encourage a more orderly and lawful approach.

For Northern Ashanti Mines Limited, the message is simple: if the company has evidence that the termination was wrong, it should present that evidence in court. The Commission has made clear that it will not engage in a war of words in the media. The courts are the right place to settle the matter, and that is where the Commission believes the company should go.

This development is being watched closely by stakeholders in the mining sector. How the company responds will determine the next steps. For now, the Commission’s advice stands: take the matter to court and let the law decide. Public commentary will not solve the dispute; only a proper legal process can.

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