According to the Minerals Commission, Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve does not have a mining authorization for Akonta Mining Limited.

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The Tano Nimiri Reserve is not covered by the mining licenses awarded to Akonta Mining Limited, according to the Commission.

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For the avoidance of doubt, Akonta Mining Limited holds two mining leases in the Samreboi region, which were awarded following the issuance of reconnaissance permits on June 15, 2011, and prospecting permits on December 31, 2012, respectively.

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“These are: Mining lease over an area in Samreboi, dated 23rd July 2021, (the Lease in circulation); and Mining lease over an area in Abokoase dated 23rd July, 2021,” the Minerals Commission said in a press release dated October 3.

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The Commission, however, revealed that Akonta Mining Ltd indeed has a pending application dated August 25, 2022, for a Mining Lease over an area within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.

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