Akonta Mining Company Limited has described as reckless and baseless accusations made by the Minister of Lands and Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, over alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.
In a statement, Akonta Mining rejected the claims and described them as a clear breach of natural justice and a politically motivated act.
Akonta Mining insists that it holds a valid lease and permit from the Minerals Commission and operates legally in Samreboi and Abokuasi, and not in the Tano-Nimeri forest reserve.
The company further clarified that it has never mined in the forest reserve and that its request for access to the area was denied by both the Mineral Commission and the Forestry Commission in 2022.
The company also rejected claims that it accepted 350,000 cedis from illegal miners, calling the allegations entirely false, defamatory, and mischievous, and challenged anyone with evidence to come forward.
It denied any knowledge or association with one Mr. Ayisi, who is falsely alleged to be linked to the company.
