Manhyia South Member of Parliament (MP) Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has formally requested comprehensive records on the Damang Mining Lease. He submitted this application to the Information Officer of the Minerals Commission on June 19, 2026. This action uses the Right to Information (RTI) Act to access public documents.
The MP's request covers a wide array of information related to the concession. This includes details of the tender process that led to the lease award. He also seeks the terms and conditions of the lease agreement, payments made to the state, and the full duration of the agreement. The request aims to bring transparency to the awarded mining concession.
This request follows the recent award of the Damang Mining Lease to Engineers and Planners Limited. The concession was previously under Abosso Gold Fields Limited since 1995. That lease expired in April 2025 and was not renewed by the government. The Minerals Commission then initiated a competitive tender process for the valuable gold concession.
Four companies submitted bids for the concession. Engineers and Planners Limited emerged as the successful bidder after an evaluation process. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, approved this recommendation in April 2026. The concession was formally handed over to the company later that same month.
Mr Awuah’s application further requests specific production records for the Damang Mine from 2023 to 2026. This data includes gold produced from active mining operations. He also wants to know about gold recovered through processing existing stockpiles. The MP is seeking information on gold-bearing stockpiles present when active mining stopped. He also wants details on when the concession reverted to the state. These figures are crucial for understanding the mine's output and state revenue.
The MP also asked for information on activities during the transition period after the old lease expired. This involves records of gold processed, sold, or exported during that time. Documentation on assay, valuation, and related transactions are also part of his request. Such data will shed light on the economic output of the mine during the handover phase. It will also show how the state managed the transition.
The Right to Information Act allows citizens to access information held by public institutions. This access is subject to exemptions outlined in the law. Mr Awuah reminded the Minerals Commission about the specific timelines for responding to RTI requests. He also asked for appropriate responses if any records are unavailable. Such transparency is vital for public accountability and good governance in Ghana's mining sector. It helps ensure fair practices and maximizes national benefits from natural resources.