Keith Muller , CEO of Atlantic Lithium
The Minerals Commission has granted Atlantic Lithium a mine operating permit in respect of the company’s flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in the Central Region.
The mine operating permit serves as the final regulatory approval required by the company ahead of commencing construction of the Project, comprising the Ewoyaa Lithium mine and processing plant, and represents an important milestone towards reaching a Final Investment Decision.
Commenting on the approval, Neil Herbert, executive chairman of Atlantic Lithium, said: “Representing the final regulatory approval required by the Company before we can commence construction, the issuance of the Mine Operating Permit marks a critical milestone in the permitting process for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project.’’
“With our sights set on achieving first production of lithium in Ghana, we now eagerly await parliamentary ratification of the Ewoyaa Mining Lease. We hope that ratification can occur in the coming sitting, expected to resume on the 15th of this month, which would set us on the path towards construction and operation of this globally significant lithium project,’’ he added.
The Africa focused lithium exploration and development company targeting the delivery of Ghana’s first lithium mine is currently awaiting the ratification of the Ewoyaa Mining lease by Ghana’s Parliament.
