Government hasn’t granted any license for lithium exploitation, production – Lands Ministry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has refuted claims that it has granted licences to several companies to exploit Ghana’s lithium.

According to the ministry, though there are ongoing explorations for the mineral, the ministry or any government agency is yet to issue either a lease or permit for its exploitation and production.

In a press release, the ministry said: “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 of President Akufo-Addo has granted licences 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.”

It added that the government is committed to ensuring that the exploitation of lithium and other minerals is done in a manner that accords with the national interest.

Below is the full statement.