Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has described the Atlantic Lithium transaction between the government and Baavi DV Limited as one of the “best” in Africa and beyond.

The Minority in Parliament and some groups have raised concerns about the mining lease granted to Barari DV Ltd for the exploitation of lithium at the Ewoyaa concession.

They have called for the tabling of the Barari DV Limited Lithium agreement in Parliament for scrutiny.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in a statement on October 7, said: “The terms negotiated by Government in respect of this Mining Lease is one of the best for the exploitation of any mineral on the African continent and beyond, and it is needless to point out that Government shall, without fail, submit this Lease, as it has done with all others, to Parliament, in accordance with article 268 of our national Constitution and the terms of the Mining Lease, for its consideration”.

The Minister assured that the Ministry will participate in the procedures of Parliament during the ratification process.

“As always, the Ministry will avail itself to the procedures of Parliament during the ratification process and will be more than ready to justify and/or clarify all the terms agreed to, if necessary,” The Minister assured.

Mr Jinapor reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring efficient, effective, and sustainable exploitation and management of the country’s natural resources.

“The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, under the distinguished leadership of President Akufo-Addo, continuous to assure the general public of its unflinching commitment to the efficient, effective and sustainable exploitation and management of the natural resources of our country, in the spirit of transparency, anchored on integrity and utmost good faith, for the benefit of the Ghanaian people,” Abu Jinapor further assured.