The Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court in Accra has ordered Bernard Antwi Boasiako to open his defence.
He is on trial for allegedly allowing two individuals to mine on his concession.
This action was reportedly done without the required ministerial approval.
The presiding judge issued the order after considering the evidence presented by the prosecution.
The case involves alleged breaches of mining regulations.
Further court proceedings will now focus on Mr. Boasiako's defence.