Speaking during a parliamentary session on March 19, 2026, Jinapor referenced arguments made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who highlighted examples from South American countries where lithium and other green minerals are being exploited. “This will ensure that our lithium is refined into a value-added form before export,” he said, noting that the company had even conducted research and project modelling for the refinery. Parliament approves lithium mining deal“That is missing, Mr Speaker. “The lithium resources are so important to the Ghanaian people. Find a way of refining it so that we can add value to the lithium resources of our country for the benefit of the Ghanaian people.

Source: GhanaWeb March 20, 2026 16:20 UTC