Ghana’s Lithium Gambit: Seize the Crystal or Sell the Future?
I write to commend the recent decision to withdraw the revised 2025 Mining Lease Agreement for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project from parliamentary ratification.This move, announced on December 10, 2025, reflects a prudent response to widespread stakeholder concerns and public scrutiny, allowing for essential consultations. It positions Ghana to avoid repeating the historical pitfalls of its extractive sector—such as undervalued deals in gold mining that have yielded minimal long-term benefits despite decades of production. Lithium, as a critical "green mineral" fueling the global energy transition, represents a strategic opportunity for Ghana to capture greater value, foster industrial development, and ensure equitable resource governance. However, rushing into suboptimal terms risks entrenching foreign dominance in the value chain, environmental degradation, and fiscal losses amid volatile markets. My advice is candid and evidence-based: Prioritize national sovereignty, transpa...