In a bid to regulate, exploit, and manage Ghana’s green minerals, including lithium, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has submitted a policy proposal to the cabinet, which is currently being scrutinized.
In a statement by its Public Relations Unit, the ministry said that the policy, when approved, will form the basis for all agreements, leases, licenses, and permits for the exploitation and utilization of the country’s green minerals.
The release also said the overarching goal of the policy is to ensure that the exploitation of these critical minerals is to the benefit of the people of Ghana, the true owners of these resources.
It therefore dismissed media reports claiming that the government has granted licences to some companies to exploit the country’s lithium resources.
“The attention of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been drawn to various publications in a section of the media to the effect that the Government has granted licenses to several companies to exploit Ghana’s lithium resources against the national interest.”
“These stories are totally false. For the avoidance of doubt, no company has been granted a lease, licence, and/or permit to exploit, mine, and/or produce lithium in Ghana,” the statement said.
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel Abu Jinapor, has on several occasions stated on various platforms that the government is committed to ensuring the exploitation of these minerals and others in a manner that will benefit the nation.
The Ministry then reassured the general public of its commitment to the efficient, effective, and sustainable exploitation and management of the country’s natural resources in the spirit of transparency, anchored on integrity and utmost good faith.
