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14 Aug

Ghana’s Public Lands Are Safe, Intact And Secure – Lands Minister

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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has clarified comprehensively the state of public lands, dismissing allegations and misinformation of state capture, while outlining measures being instituted by the government to protect public lands, enumerating some steps taken to strengthen and empower the Lands Commission to deliver on its mandate. He also assured the public of the absolute commitment of the government to protect public lands. Taking his turn at the Minister's Press Briefing session on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the minister explained in detail the situation with some state-owned lands which have become topics of public…

07 Aug

Deputy Lands Minister Lauds Atlantic Lithium’s Resilience In Face Of Market Crash

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The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has lauded Atlantic Lithium for its steadfast investment in the sector despite a drastic global drop in lithium prices. He underscored the company’s confidence in the sector’s future, suggesting that their unwavering commitment will shape the trajectory of their investments. Describing the market price fall from US$8,000 to US$900 as “ridiculous”, he commended Atlantic Lithium for continuing to invest amid such global challenges. The minister’s commendation came to the fore during his ministry’s visit to Atlantic Lithium at Ewoyaa in the Central region. “They have done well in investing…

04 Jul

Lands Minister Advises Investors Against Inequitable Mining Deals

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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has made a strong case for Ghana and other mineral producing countries in Africa to create the enabling environment for businesses in the mining sector to thrive whilst advising investors that agreement leading to lobsided distribution of benefits will not be sustainable. Contributing to a panel discussion at the ongoing Mining On Top Africa Summit in Paris, France on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Jinapor, noted that African countries owe it to themselves and the investment community to ensure that conditions are ripe for businesses to thrive. He noted that…

05 Jun

Ghana set to plant 10 million trees June 7 – Lands Minister

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As part of Ghana’s contribution to global efforts to tackle climate change, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has reviewed the government’s flagship afforestation initiative, Green Ghana. Since its inception in 2021, the programme has planted 41 million trees, with 30 million currently thriving at various growth stages. Addressing the press on June 4, 2024, ahead of the 2024 edition of the project scheduled for Friday, June 7, Samuel A. Jinapor, provided a detailed breakdown of the programme’s success. He noted that the 2022 edition saw the highest number of planted trees, totalling 24 million. “In the maiden edition,…