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  • Atlantic Lithium dedicates 1% of its revenue to develop communities in Mfantseman

    Atlantic Lithium dedicates 1% of its revenue to develop communities in Mfantseman

    Atlantic Lithium, an exploration and development company, has committed to allocating one percent of its mining revenue to uplift the communities in Mfantseman.

    Aaron Monver, the Head of Operations at Atlantic Lithium, emphasized the company’s focus on prioritizing the well-being of its working environment and supporting community development.

    To achieve this, the company plans to establish a community development fund aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of the catchment communities.

    This commitment was conveyed during a meeting organized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss the proposed Ewoyaa lithium mining and processing project in the Central Region.

    The meeting provided a platform for Atlantic Lithium to engage with the communities, gather feedback, and address environmental concerns as part of the process to secure operational permits.

    Aaron Monver urged the community to embrace the opportunities created by the project, emphasizing the importance of local participation.

    Atlantic Lithium is dedicated to responsible mining practices that contribute positively to the local communities and the country as a whole.

    Stakeholders were encouraged to collaborate in supporting the project to achieve its objectives.

    The move aligns with the growing demand for lithium, driven by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles for energy storage to meet global climate change objectives.

    Ghana has granted a 15-year lithium mining license to Atlantic Lithium Limited, positioning the country to tap into the lucrative global lithium industry.

    Barari DV Ghana Limited, a unit of Atlantic Lithium, holds the lease to construct a lithium mine in Ewoyaa, Central Region, pending environmental permits from the EPA and the Minerals Commission.

  • Atlantic Lithium to channel 1% of mining revenue to develop Mfantseman communities

    Atlantic Lithium to channel 1% of mining revenue to develop Mfantseman communities

    Atlantic Lithium, an exploration and development company, has committed to allocating one percent of its mining revenue to support the development of the communities in Mfantseman.

    Mr. Aaron Monver, the Head of Operations at Atlantic Lithium, emphasized the company’s dedication to the well-being of its working environment, highlighting the importance of assisting local communities in improving their livelihoods.

    To achieve this goal, the company plans to establish a community development fund to finance development projects in the area.

    Mr. Monver made these remarks in the ‘scoping report and draft terms of the reference’ for the proposed Ewoyaa lithium mining and processing project by Barari DV Ghana Limited in Ewoyaa, Central Region.

    The meeting, facilitated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aimed to allow Atlantic Lithium to engage with the communities on lithium mining as part of the environmental process to obtain operational permits. It also sought to gather views, feedback, and recommendations from the local communities on the proposed project to build consensus.

    Mr. Monver encouraged the communities to embrace the new opportunities created by the project, emphasizing Ghana’s commitment to local participation and content.

    Atlantic Lithium, he stated, is committed to responsible mining practices that benefit local communities and the country as a whole. He called on stakeholders to work together to support the project in achieving its objectives.

    The demand for lithium is expected to rise significantly with the increasing adoption of electric vehicles to meet global climate change goals.

    Ghana has granted a lithium mining license to Atlantic Lithium Limited, enabling the Sydney-based company to construct a lithium mine at a 42.6-kilometer site in Ewoyaa, Central Region, over a 15-year period. This follows nearly six years of exploration that has identified high-grade lithium deposits in commercial quantities, pending environmental permits from the EPA and Minerals Commission to commence full-scale mining.

  • We will only give you lithium if you provide us factories – Mfantseman chiefs to Atlantic Lithium Ltd

    We will only give you lithium if you provide us factories – Mfantseman chiefs to Atlantic Lithium Ltd

    The chiefs of Mfantseman are advocating for the construction of factories as part of the agreement for the Ewoyaa Lithium mining project.

    They believe that this would help create employment opportunities for the youth in the area.

    They emphasized that the environmental impacts of mining are significant, and there should be corresponding compensation in the form of job opportunities to improve the living standards of the affected communities.

    Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, the Omanhen of the Mankessim Traditional Area, highlighted that constructing factories would ensure that the people in the catchment area benefit from the mining project’s socio-economic advantages for their development.

    These sentiments were expressed during a meeting organized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

    The meeting aimed to allow Atlantic Lithium to engage with the communities regarding its documented findings as part of the environmental process required to secure an operational permit.

    It also sought to gather views, feedback, and recommendations from the catchment communities regarding the proposed project by Barari DV Ghana Limited, with the goal of consensus-building.

    “Chiefs here will ensure the gold mining woes do not affect Ewoyaa Lithium mining,” he assured, and pledged their commitment to supporting the project for the benefits of the people and generation unborn.

    Mr. Ransford Sekyi, the Deputy Director of Operations at the EPA, emphasized the importance of collective efforts by the government and all stakeholders to safeguard the environment. He urged the communities to act as watchdogs to ensure that the mining company adheres to environmental regulations and rules, emphasizing that this is crucial for their own safety.

    “Lithium is a natural resource, which could turn the fortunes of any country, thus the people need to harness the opportunities that comes with the project for national development,” he said.

    Mr. Sekyi assured that the Government, working through the EPA, would ensure strict adherence to all environmental protocols before issuing permits for operations. During a briefing attended by traditional leaders, government officials, security agencies, the media, and community members, the contents of the document were discussed, and areas needing clarification were addressed.

    Disagreements arose in areas such as compensation, resettlement, and the mitigation of negative impacts of mining activities. The company assured that these concerns would be thoroughly addressed.