Ghana Approves Lithium Project That Will Ship Mineral to US

Ghana Approves Lithium Project That Will Ship Mineral to US

Minority caucus votes en bloc against Barari DV Ghana Lithium Mining agreement

All 87 members of the minority caucus in parliament yesterday, March 19, 2026, voted against the Barari DV Ghana lithium mining agreement, citing unaddressed concerns. However, the motion was passed by the majority in parliament voted yes on the agreement. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, told the House that his entire caucus could not support the ratification of the lease for lithium and mineral extraction at Mankessim. He emphasis…

Parliament Unlocks Ghana's First Lithium Mine After Three Years of Deadlock

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-unlocks-ghanas-first-lithium-mine-after-three-years-of-deadlock/Ghana’s Parliament voted on Thursday to ratify the Ewoyaa Lithium Project mining lease, ending nearly three years of uncertainty that had paralysed communities in the Central Region, stalled hundreds of millions of dollars in investment, and threatened to see the country mis…

Parliament approves lithium mining deal despite Minority opposition

By Valentia Tetteh Parliament has approved a lithium mining agreement between the Government of Ghana and Barari DV Limited, paving the way for large-scale commercial extraction at the Ewoyaa deposit in the Central Region. The agreement, which is expected to position Ghana as a key player in the global battery minerals market, was approved despite opposition from the Minority Caucus. Announcing the terms of the agreement on the floor of Parliame…

12 percent royalties: Parliament approves Ewoyaa Lithium deal despite ‘takashi’ from Minority

Parliament has approved a lithium mining agreement between the Government of Ghana and Barari DV Limited, paving the way for commercial extraction at the Ewoyaa site in the Central Region, despite opposition from the Minority. The deal is expected to position Ghana within the growing global market for battery minerals, driven by demand for electric vehicles and energy storage. Presenting the agreement, Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah sai…