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Cassius Mining Ltd has escalated its legal dispute with the Government of the Republic of Ghana, filing an updated damages claim of approximately $905 million (AUD 1.32 billion) as part of ongoing arbitration proceedings.
The company announced that its Ghanaian subsidiary submitted a formal reply to Ghana’s defence on March 31, 2026. The filing includes additional witness statements and revised independent expert reports quantifying losses tied to the alleged breach of contract and statutory obligations.
The submission, prepared by international law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, has been lodged with the arbitration tribunal and officially served on the Ghanaian government.
According to Cassius, the updated claim reflects an independent assessment of lost profits and damages linked to its inability to develop a gold mining project in the Talensi District in Ghana’s Upper East Region. The valuation was conducted by AMC Consultants and Secretariat, both recognized global experts in financial and quantum analysis.
The company argues that Ghana’s actions—particularly the alleged failure to renew its prospecting licence—effectively deprived it of the full economic value of the project, including future profits from gold production.
Chief Executive Officer James Arkoudis described the latest filing as a “key moment” in the arbitration process.
“The quantum of the claim has greatly increased to USD 905 million, largely due to the rise in gold prices,” Arkoudis said. “With the final hearing approaching, we remain committed to achieving a fair outcome for the company and its shareholders.”
The case is scheduled for a final hearing between June 15 and June 19, 2026, at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
Ghana is expected to submit its final reply and supporting materials ahead of the hearing, which could mark a decisive stage in the high-stakes dispute.
The statement was authorized for release by Cassius Mining’s board of directors.