The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has debunked rumors that the government has granted licenses to several companies to exploit Ghana’s lithium resources against the national interest.
A press release from the Ministry stated that those stories are false and no company has been granted a lease, license and/or permit to exploit, mined/or produce lithium in Ghana.
“Various explorations for this mineral are currently ongoing, and the Ministry has submitted a policy proposal for the regulation, exploitation and management of Ghana’s green minerals, including lithium, which is currently being scrutinized by Cabinet,” it added.
It stated that, the overarching goal of the policy was to ensure that the exploitation of these critical minerals was to the benefit of the people of Ghana, the true owners of these resources.
According to the release, the approval will form the basis for all agreements, leases, licenses and permits for the exploitation and utilization of our green minerals.
This affirms the government’s commitment to ensuring that the exploitation of these minerals and others are done in a manner that accords with the national interest.
It further assured the general public of the ministry’s commitment to the efficient, effective and sustainable exploitation and management of the natural resources of the country, in the spirit of transparency, anchored on integrity and utmost good faith for the benefit of the people.
Joyce Adwoa Animia Ocran, ISD
