The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has confirmed that government has upheld the outcome of the competitive tender process for the Damang Mining Lease.
In a press release dated April 7, 2026, the Ministry announced that the lease has been awarded to Engineers and Planners Ltd (E&P), following recommendations by the Minerals Commission’s Tender Committee.
According to the statement, E&P satisfied all the requirements set out in the tender process, including demonstrating financial capacity above the minimum threshold of $500 million, as well as the technical expertise and operational experience needed to manage the mine.
Out of the four companies that submitted bids, only two, Engineers and Planners Ltd and Heath Goldfields Ltd, successfully passed the initial evaluation stage. However, Heath Goldfields Ltd failed to attain the required technical score, leaving E&P as the preferred bidder.
The remaining companies, Maripoma Mining Services Ltd and Vortex Resources Mining Group, were disqualified after failing to provide the necessary documentation.
The Ministry commended the work of the Tender Committee and reiterated government’s commitment to ensuring that the Damang Mine continues to contribute meaningfully to the national economy.
It added that the Minerals Commission has been instructed to proceed with the necessary steps to implement the decision.
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