Ghana Highlights Inclusive Mining and Lithium Potential

 


Ghana showcased its mining sector reforms and policy initiatives at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (AGM), held from November 3–6, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.Organized under the theme, “Value Beyond Extraction: Rethinking Mining for a Resilient Future”, the four-day conference brought together member countries,

policymakers, civil society organizations, and industry leaders to share knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and review technical sessions, including the induction of new Executive Committee members.
At the plenary session on Wednesday, November 5, Ms. Victoria Awuni, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Policy Planning, Mineral Titles & Local Content at the Minerals Commission, spoke on “Value for All: Inclusive Strategies Across Mineral Value Chains.”She emphasized that Ghana’s local content policies are designed to promote inclusivity while maximizing benefits for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).Awuni highlighted how local content and procurement frameworks drive inclusive employment, gender equality, and SME participation across the mining value chain.
Ms. Victoria Awuni (2nd from right)She also cited the positive impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives by mining companies, including ICT training, health, water, recreational facilities, and road construction.Notable projects include the construction of ICT laboratories and the supply of computers for schools, as well as Newmont Ghana’s 10.2 km Afrisipa-Tekyire Bypass on the Sunyani-Kumasi Road and Goldfields Ghana’s 33 km Tarkwa-Damang road reconstruction.During the Commodity Session on Lithium, Mr. Wisdom B. Puplampu, Assistant Manager for Research and Statistics at the Minerals Commission, highlighted Ghana’s strategic potential in critical minerals.
He noted that the Ewoyaa Lithium Project presents opportunities for value retention and local beneficiation. Although the mining lease agreement with Atlantic Lithium’s subsidiary, Barari DV, is yet to be ratified by Parliament, the terms include a 10% royalty (up from 5%), 13% state participation (up from 10%), and 13% shareholding by the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF).Mr. Puplampu also highlighted that Atlantic Lithium is required to build a lithium processing facility, ensuring value addition and generating employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth. He emphasized that the new policy framework is designed to strengthen Ghana’s management of both traditional minerals (gold, bauxite, manganese, diamonds) and transition minerals like lithium.
The Ghanaian delegation included: Mr. Martin Kwaku Ayisi (Technical Advisor, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources); Mrs. Helen Akpene Awo Ziwu (Solicitor General, Office of the Attorney General & Ministry of Justice); Dr. Ahmed Tijani (Head of Corporate Affairs and IT,

Minerals Commission); Mrs. Leona Serwah Johnson-Abassah (Chief State Attorney); Mr. Wisdom B. Puplampu (Assistant Manager, Research and Statistics, Minerals Commission); and Mr. Gabriel Gaanu (Manager, Mining Sector, Domestic Tax Division, Ghana Revenue Authority).
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