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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…

11 May

Lands Minister To Answer For Exemption Of Lands Commission Surveyors From Boundary Commission Board

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The Ghana Boundary Commission and the Minister responsible for Lands and Natural Resources are expected to appear before Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Forestry when parliament resumes sitting. The invitation is for the two to provide answers on the exclusion of the Surveying and Mapping Division of the Lands Commission from the governing board of the Ghana Boundary Commission. Chairperson of Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Forestry, Francis Manu-Adabor, has observed that the decision to exclude the state institution mandated to oversee land management in the country is inappropriate and insists on their inclusion. He spoke to the…

19 Jan

Lands Minister Urges Boundary Commission To Deal With Ghana’s Land And Maritime Boundaries Issues

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Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor has commended the Ghana Boundary Commission for its dedication to the protection of Ghana’s territorial and maritime boundaries. Mr Jinapor stated this when he led a delegation from the Ministry for a working visit to the office of the Ghana Boundary Commission. The purpose of the visit was to familiarise himself with the work of the Commission and engage them on matters of the effective operationalization of their office. According to the Lands Minister, the Commission has made significant headway in discussions aimed at managing and protecting Ghana’s land and maritime boundaries. The Minister further…