12 h. ago Parliament to revise all mineral royalties; lithium deal withdrawn in the interim – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says the government’s decision to withdraw the lithium mining agreement is part of a broader plan to overhaul Ghana’s mineral royalty regime and link it directly to world market prices. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga explained that commodity prices have shifted significantly since the original agreement was brought before the House, making the fixed royalty structure outdated and unattractive for investors.

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13 h. ago Gov’t withdraws lithium agreement for further stakeholder consultations

The government has withdrawn the controversial lithium agreement from Parliament to allow for broader consultations with key stakeholders, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, announced on Wednesday.

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29 h. 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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29 h. 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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30 h. 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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30 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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56 h. ago Utility tariff hikes too sensitive to ignore – Labour consultant demands stakeholder dialogue

Labour Consultant Austin Gamey has strongly urged the government to immediately adopt a proactive approach to the standoff with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) over the recent water and electricity tariff increments.

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63 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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6 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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9 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Lithium debate driven by sentiment, not Facts — Steve Manteaw

Policy Analyst and Natural Resource Governance Expert, Dr Steve Manteaw, has cautioned Ghanaians against overstating the economic significance of lithium compared to the country’s gold sector, describing the political debate over the revised Atlantic Lithium agreement as overly sentimental and potentially harmful to investment confidence.

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Lithium Moment: Why the Next Phase of Negotiation Must Deliver Maximum National Value

Ghana stands at a critical turning point as the nation prepares to fully harness the value of its lithium resources. The country’s extractive history, from gold to bauxite to oil and gas, has been marked by negotiations that did not always secure optimal value for citizens. Against this backdrop, the lithium agreement presents both a […]

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4 w. ago IMANI Urges Parliament to Reject Flawed Atlantic Lithium Agreement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-urges-parliament-to-reject-flawed-atlantic-lithium-agreement/Policy think tank IMANI Africa has called on Ghana’s Parliament to reject the Atlantic Lithium mining lease for the Ewoyaa project, arguing that the two year delayed agreement remains fundamentally flawed and could deprive the country of fair value from its lithium resources. The mining lease, submitted to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands, Forestry […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-urges-parliament-to-reject-flawed-atlantic-lithium-agreement/

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4 w. ago Abu Jinapor raises serious issues about the Ewoyaa lithium mining lease agreement between the Government of Ghana and Barari DV Ltd

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Damongo constituency, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has raised red flags over the government’s decision to reintroduce the Ewoyaa lithium mining lease agreement — a deal that was vehemently rejected by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) when he first attempted to lay it before Parliament, as the then Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in 2024.

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4 w. ago Abu Jinapor raises serious issues about Ewoyaa lithium mining lease agreement between gov’t and Barari DV Ltd

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Damongo constituency, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has raised red flags over the government’s decision to reintroduce the Ewoyaa lithium mining lease agreement — a deal that was vehemently rejected by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) when he first attempted to lay it before Parliament, as the then Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in 2024.

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4 w. ago Ghana’s renegotiated lithium mining lease scheduled for parliamentary presentation today

The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry is scheduled to present the Mining Lease Agreement between the government and Barari DV Ghana Limited, Atlantic Lithium’s local subsidiary, today, November 11.

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