Atlantic Lithium Limited, the Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company, has confirmed that the Mining Lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana has been formally submitted to Parliament for ratification.
The move represents a major milestone in the company’s progress toward developing Ghana’s first lithium mine.
“The Company is pleased to confirm that the Mining Lease has been submitted to the Parliament of Ghana and referred to the Select Committee to be considered, as per due process for ratification.”
Atlantic Lithium Limited
The committee is expected to review the lease and provide a recommendation to Parliament for approval or otherwise, in line with Ghana’s legislative requirements for mining projects.
Final Step in Permitting Process
The Ewoyaa Mining Lease, initially granted by Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in October 2023, gives Atlantic Lithium exclusive rights to carry out mining and commercial production for an initial period of 15 years. The lease is renewable in line with Ghanaian mining legislation.
“With all of the necessary regulatory approvals secured, parliamentary ratification serves as the final step of the Project’s permitting process, which will enable the Company to further progress activities in relation to funding and offtake arrangements for the Project.”
Atlantic Lithium Limited
The company highlighted that the parliamentary ratification process is a crucial legal formality that will pave the way for the next phase of development at Ewoyaa.
Once approved, the ratified lease will give the company the green light to finalise financing structures and begin early construction works on what is expected to be a significant addition to Ghana’s growing critical minerals sector.
The current parliamentary session, which began on 21 October 2025, will handle the review of the Ewoyaa Mining Lease alongside other pending agreements.
Atlantic Lithium said it remains confident that the ratification process will proceed smoothly, though it acknowledged that the final outcome rests with Parliament.
“The Company remains confident that ratification of the Mining Lease will be forthcoming in accordance with due parliamentary process.
“Shareholders should note, however, that there can be no certainty that Parliament will indeed ratify the Mining Lease.”
Atlantic Lithium Limited
This cautious optimism reflects the formal and sometimes lengthy nature of Ghana’s parliamentary ratification procedures for mineral agreements, which ensure that all legal, environmental, and community considerations are thoroughly reviewed before mining can begin.
CEO Expresses Optimism About Progress
Atlantic Lithium’s Chief Executive Officer, Keith Muller, expressed satisfaction with the project’s advancement and optimism about the outcome of the parliamentary process.
“We are pleased to note that the Ewoyaa Mining Lease has been put to Parliament for consideration in the current parliamentary sitting.
“We hope that the ratification can swiftly follow, which will serve as a key catalyst for the financing and development of the Project.”
Keith Muller, Atlantic Lithium’s Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Muller emphasised that parliamentary approval would mark a pivotal point for the company’s operations in Ghana, opening the door to full-scale financing, partnership agreements, and early-stage construction.
The Ewoyaa Project, he said, has already gained strong support from stakeholders across government, industry, and local communities, given its potential to establish Ghana as a key player in the global lithium supply chain.
Located near Saltpond in Ghana’s Central Region, the Ewoyaa Project is widely regarded as one of West Africa’s most advanced lithium developments.
The project is expected to deliver significant economic and social benefits, including job creation, community investment, and increased revenue generation for the state.
Once operational, Ewoyaa will make Ghana the first country in West Africa to produce lithium on a commercial scale.
Lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage technologies, has become one of the world’s most sought-after minerals amid the accelerating global transition toward clean energy.
The project’s success is also expected to position Ghana as a regional hub for critical minerals, complementing the government’s broader agenda to diversify its mining sector beyond gold and traditional minerals.
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