Lithium

Nigeria has identified a major new critical minerals district including significant lithium deposits, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons and position itself within global energy transition supply chains. The announcement was made at the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit in Abuja, where officials …

The Chinese battery materials heavyweight Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has tabled a $210 million offer to acquire Atlantic Lithium, in a proposed transaction that could significantly alter the trajectory of Ghana’s Ewoyaa lithium project and further strengthen China’s position in Africa’s critical minerals landscape. Atlantic Lithium’s board confirmed the offer in …

By Thuso Tseetse, Head of Natural Resources, Botswana and Reindolf Ofosu-Hene, Head of Natural Resources, Ghana at Absa CIB It is often said that Africa holds close to a third of the world’s known reserves of the minerals essential to the energy transition and to emerging industrial technologies. The figure …

Ghana’s burgeoning conversation around its recently discovered lithium deposits is evolving, with policy experts urging the government to look beyond immediate royalty revenues towards a comprehensive strategy for local value addition and industrial development. This shift in emphasis, championed by organizations like the Third World Network Africa, highlights a critical …

Australia-based Atlantic Lithium has moved a significant step closer to developing Ghana’s first lithium mine, confirming on Wednesday that the mining lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project has been submitted to the country’s Parliament for consideration and ratification. This parliamentary approval represents the final regulatory obstacle for the project, …

The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything from electric vehicles to industrial systems. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Batteries & Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles research reports cover the latest developments. According to the reports, …

Ghana’s aspirations to become a major player in the global lithium market have encountered headwinds. The highly anticipated Ewoyaa Lithium Project is facing delays in its development. Spearheaded by Atlantic Lithium, the Ewoyaa project, initially hailed as a game-changer for the country’s mining sector, has been met with challenges. While …