69 m. ago Government’s reduction of Lithium Royalty Rate from 10% to 5% raises serious concerns – APL

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has called on citizens, civil society organisations, and anti-corruption institutions to speak out against the government’s decision to reduce Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously negotiated 10% to 5%.

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78 m. ago Halt ratification of revised lithium agreement between Ghana and Barari

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged Parliament to halt the ratification of the Revised Lithium Agreement between Ghana and Barari, currently before the House. According to the economic and policy think tank, this is critical because the agreement in its current form is not only a continuation of the colonial-type agreements Ghana has […]

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88 m. ago Why the NDC’s reduced Lithium Royalty Rate proposal is “Strange and Legally Baseless” – Africa Policy Lens

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has criticised the decision of the government to propose a reduction of Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously agreed 10% to 5%. According to the APL, the previous administration, after Cabinet approval to review royalty rates for lithium and associated minerals, negotiated a 10% royalty rate with Barari DV Ghana Limited—an upward revision from the standard 5% applied in the broader mining sector.

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2 h. ago Ghana risks losing about US$630 million if government reduces lithium royalty rate from 10% to 5% – Africa Policy Lens warns

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has warned that Ghana could lose significant revenue if the government proceeds with a proposal to reduce the agreed lithium royalty rate for Barari DV Ghana Limited from 10% to 5%. According to the APL, the previous government, after Cabinet approval to review royalty rates for lithium and associated minerals, reached an agreement with Barari DV Ghana Limited that set Ghana’s royalty at 10%—five percentage points higher than the standard rate applied in the broader mining sector.

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34 h. ago Civil Society Coalition Rejects Ghana Lithium Royalty Reduction to Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/The Coalition for Accountable Resource Governance has strongly opposed the proposed five percent royalty rate in Ghana’s renegotiated Ewoyaa lithium agreement, describing the reduction as undermining national interests. CARG-Ghana issued a statement criticizing the government’s decision to lower the rate from 10 percent negotiated under the previous administration. The coalition argues the adjustment represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/

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5 d. ago Ghanaians Deserve Answers: The Truth Behind the 5% vs 10% Lithium Royalty

In recent weeks, the national conversation around Ghana’s lithium sector has been shaped by mixed interpretations, political commentary, and understandable public frustration. The tension largely stems from the Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources recommending an amendment to the Minerals Act to increase mineral royalties from 5% to 10%. This has stirred confusion […]

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5 d. ago Minority’s “vicious defence” saved Ghana from bad lithium deal – Dr Zaato

Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has praised the Minority in Parliament for what he describes as their “vicious defence and rejection” of the government’s renegotiated lithium agreement, saying the country owes the current pushback to their unwavering stance. Speaking on the AM Show, Dr Zaato said the Minority Caucus has shown exceptional leadership in resisting what they believed to be an unfavourable deal for Ghanaians. “We are here today because that small minority in Parliament refused to be intimidated, refused to be bulldozed, refused to be harassed. They knew their stuff,” he stated.

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6 d. ago Lands minister confirms 5% lithium royalty, cabinet to approve comprehensive guidelines

Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has clarified that the current royalty rate for Ghana’s lithium resources stands at 5%, while revealing plans to introduce a permanent, comprehensive framework for mineral royalties across the country.

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6 d. ago Gov’t introduces sliding royalty system to boost Ghana’s gains when lithium prices surge

Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has clarified that the current royalty rate for Ghana’s lithium resources stands at 5%, while revealing plans to introduce a permanent, comprehensive framework for mineral royalties across the country.

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7 d. ago From Chargers to Lithium Batteries, Ghana can power the world

Ghana stands on the edge of a transformative opportunity. The global market for mobile chargers, USB hubs, and power accessories is already US $36 - 38 billion and is projected to reach US $55 -56 billion by 2030. The global lithium market is expected to hit US $74.8 billion, while lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and energy storage could reach US $182.5 billion by the same year.

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7 d. ago The Ewoyaa Lithium Lease Is a National Betrayal Ghana Must Not Ratify – Kay Codjoe Writes

Ghana does not run out of miracles. We run out of courage. And today, courage is exactly what this Parliament lacks. Because the revised 2025 Ewoyaa lithium lease is not merely a bad contract. It is the most unpatriotic attempt at self disinheritance since indep

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8 d. ago Central region chiefs reject claims of opposing 5% lithium royalty

Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, Paramount Chief of the Mankessim Traditional Area, has dismissed reports that chiefs in the Central Region are resisting the government’s decision to peg Ghana’s lithium royalty at 5%. He says the claims—circulating in sections of the media—are false and engineered by civil society group Friends of the Nation (FoN).

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8 d. ago Economist Mills Urges Lithium Agreement Suspension After Government Engagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-mills-urges-lithium-agreement-suspension-after-government-engagement/Veteran economist Cadman Mills has expressed alarm over the proposed Ewoyaa lithium mining agreement, urging reconsideration of the deal amid legal, economic and public concerns, while later praising government for engaging with his concerns. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mills said he had not fully examined either version of the proposed agreement but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-mills-urges-lithium-agreement-suspension-after-government-engagement/

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1 week ago Think Tank Urges Parliament to Reject Lithium Mining Agreement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-urges-parliament-to-reject-lithium-mining-agreement/IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has called on Parliament to withhold ratification of a revised lithium mining lease between government and Barari DV Ghana Limited, arguing the agreement weakens fiscal protections and relies on misleading interpretations of mining law to justify concessions favoring Atlantic Lithium’s parent company. The think tank released a public statement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-urges-parliament-to-reject-lithium-mining-agreement/

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1 week ago Minority Accuses Government of Undermining National Interest in Lithium Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minority-accuses-government-of-undermining-national-interest-in-lithium-deal/The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee has accused government of undermining Ghana’s national interest in its newly revised lithium mining lease with Barari DV Ghana Limited. Central to their criticism is the decision to reduce the royalty rate from 10 percent, secured in the 2023 agreement under former President Nana Akufo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minority-accuses-government-of-undermining-national-interest-in-lithium-deal/

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1 week ago Minority condemns renegotiated Lithium Deal as “complete compromise” of Ghana’s interest

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee has sharply criticised the government over the newly renegotiated lithium mining lease with Barari DV Ghana Limited, describing the revised terms as a “complete compromise” of Ghana’s national interest. At the centre of the dispute is the decision to reduce the royalty rate for lithium exploitation from the previously agreed 10 percent to 5 percent — the statutory minimum under the Minerals and Mining Act.

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1 week ago Ewoyaa, Krampakrom chiefs oppose government’s 5% lithium royalty reduction

Traditional leaders of Ewoyaa, Krampakrom, and surrounding communities in the Central Region have voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to reduce Ghana’s lithium royalty rate from 10% to 5%, describing the move as a shortchange to local communities.

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1 week ago Atlantic Lithium Chairman Reports Progress Despite Mining Lease Delays

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/atlantic-lithium-chairman-reports-progress-despite-mining-lease-delays/Atlantic Lithium’s chairman delivered an optimistic assessment of the company’s progress at today’s Annual General Meeting, emphasizing cost discipline and strategic funding despite ongoing delays in securing parliamentary ratification for Ghana’s first lithium mine. The virtual meeting held at 7pm Sydney time featured a statement highlighting the company’s resilience through challenging market conditions. The chairman […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/atlantic-lithium-chairman-reports-progress-despite-mining-lease-delays/

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1 week ago Atlantic Lithium Withdraws AGM Resolution Following Proxy Vote Analysis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/atlantic-lithium-withdraws-agm-resolution-following-proxy-vote-analysis/Atlantic Lithium has withdrawn a key resolution from its Annual General Meeting agenda just hours before shareholders were scheduled to vote today. The company announced the decision at 7pm Sydney time, citing insufficient support indicated by proxy voting instructions received ahead of the meeting. The Board of Directors made the call to pull Resolution 6 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/atlantic-lithium-withdraws-agm-resolution-following-proxy-vote-analysis/

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1 week ago Parliament Delays Lithium Deal Ratification for Fresh Public Consultations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-delays-lithium-deal-ratification-for-fresh-public-consultations/Ghana’s long awaited lithium mining agreement faces another delay as Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee opens a new round of public engagement before ratification. The Committee on Lands and Natural Resources began reviewing the lithium agreement between Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited on Tuesday, with Chairman Collins Dauda announcing extensive stakeholder consultations before […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-delays-lithium-deal-ratification-for-fresh-public-consultations/

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