Following the official approval of Engineers and Planners Ltd (E&P) as the successful tenderer for the Damang Mining Lease, the Minerals Commission has been directed to undertake all necessary regulatory steps to facilitate the transition.
This directive from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources comes after a thorough evaluation of bids submitted under the Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (LI 2176).
Of the four bids received by the 31st March 2026 deadline from Vortex Resources Mining Group, Engineers and Planners Ltd, Heath Goldfields Ltd, and Maripoma Mining Services Ltd, only E&P and Heath Goldfields met the mandatory compliance requirements. Heath Goldfields, however, failed to achieve the minimum technical score of 80%, leaving E&P as the highest-ranked bidder.
The Tender Committee highlighted E&P’s strong credentials, noting that the company “satisfied all mandatory requirements set out in the Notice and provided documentary evidence of access to financing, meeting the USD 500 million minimum threshold. The tender documentation indicates that the Company possesses experience and knowledge relevant to the operations, infrastructure, and geology of the Damang Mine and submitted proposals for the development of same, including measures intended to extend the life of mine beyond ten (10) years.”
On E&P’s overall capability, the Committee stated: “On the basis of the applicable evaluation criteria and scoring, the tender submitted by Engineers and Planners Ltd attained the highest evaluated score. In summary, the Company demonstrated the highest capability to operate the Damang mine, substantiated by their submission of the most viable tender.”
With the regulatory approval now in place, the Minerals Commission will coordinate all formalities required for E&P to assume operational control. This includes licensing verification, operational readiness assessments, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Government officials have emphasized that the orderly handover is vital for maintaining production continuity, securing employment, and sustaining the Damang Mine’s contribution to Ghana’s economy. The Ministry commended the Tender Committee for its diligence and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the mine’s long-term development.
