Update re the Ewoyaa Mining Lease
Atlantic Lithium Limited has announced that the Parliament of Ghana has temporarily withdrawn the Mining Lease for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project from consideration to allow for further consultation regarding Ghana's mining code and royalty application. The company remains in discussions with the government to advance the project, which is Ghana's most advanced lithium project, and is confident that the lease ratification will occur through the proper parliamentary process, aiming to secure terms that benefit shareholders, host communities, and Ghana's critical minerals objectives.
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Atlantic Lithium Limited (AIM: ALL, ASX: A11, GSE: ALLGH, "Atlantic Lithium" or the "Company"), the Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company targeting the delivery of Ghana's first lithium mine, provides the following update regarding the status of the Mining Lease in respect of its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project ("Ewoyaa" or the "Project") in Ghana.
The Company notes that the Parliament of Ghana has temporarily withdrawn the Mining Lease from consideration to allow for further consultation in respect of Ghana's current mining code and the application of royalties.
As the country's most advanced lithium project, we remain in discussion with the Government regarding the best way forward to deliver upon Ghana's critical minerals objectives.
The Company remains dedicated to securing terms for the Mining Lease that generate value for shareholders and its host communities and supports the Government's commitment to securing a path towards delivering long-term benefits for Ghana through its mineral production.
The Company remains confident that ratification of the Mining Lease will be forthcoming in accordance with due parliamentary process and is supporting the process where possible.
Further updates will be provided to shareholders as and when appropriate.
For any further information, please contact:
Atlantic Lithium Limited
Keith Muller (Chief Executive Officer)
Amanda Harsas (Finance Director and Company Secretary)
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