23rd August 2023 12:51:33 PM
2 mins readThe Minerals Commission has clarified that the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has not endorsed any contracts, transactions, deals, or stakes related to the Ewoyaa Lithium project. This statement addresses recent reports suggesting Piedmont Lithium's acquisition of a stake in the Ghana-based Ewoyaa Lithium Project.
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The CEO of the Minerals Commission, Martin Kwaku Ayisi, explained that active negotiations with Atlantic Lithium Limited are ongoing regarding the development of Ewoyaa Lithium deposits in the Central Region's Mfantseman Municipality.
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Ayisi emphasized that the Commission has yet to recommend any mining lease for the Ewoyaa lithium deposits, underscoring that Atlantic Lithium Limited retains a prospecting license via its subsidiary Barari Development Ghana Limited.Ayisi clarified that Cabinet endorsed a fresh policy framework for regulating the exploitation, management, and governance of lithium and other green minerals in Ghana on July 27, 2023.
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He stated that this new approach is guided by the principle of ensuring the benefits from green mineral exploitation primarily serve the citizens of Ghana.He further assured the public of the government's commitment to securing optimal gains from lithium and green mineral exploitation.
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In a separate statement, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources previously refuted claims about granting mining licenses for lithium exploration and production in Ghana. The Ministry affirmed that while exploratory efforts for the mineral are ongoing, no lease or permit has been issued for exploration and production purposes. The Ministry emphasized its dedication to managing mineral exploitation for the nation's benefit and
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interest.
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