Atlantic Lithium Mining Company has stepped forward with a significant donation to aid schools affected by recent heavy rains in the Mfantsiman Municipal Assembly and the Abura Asebu Kwaman Kese District Assembly.
The company presented checks totaling two hundred and seventy-five thousand five hundred and ninety-six cedis to Mfantsiman and twenty-eight thousand four hundred and forty cedis to AAK District, earmarked for urgent repair works on damaged school buildings.
Dr. Millicent Aning Agyie, Community Relations and Social Performance Manager at Atlantic Lithium, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting local communities where it operates. She highlighted the importance of restoring normalcy to education amidst the ongoing rainy season and expressed readiness to do more for community welfare.
“In collaboration with the assemblies and education service directorate, we are directing over three hundred thousand cedis towards rebuilding Barfikrom Basic School, Krofu Methodist Basic School, and T.I Ahmadiyya School in Salt Pond, with Afrangua Basic School in AAK District also receiving support,” Dr. Agyie explained.
Mfantsiman Municipal Chief Executive, Ike Lord Ennu, expressed gratitude for Atlantic Lithium’s timely assistance, foreseeing positive impacts on local development and economic growth as the company progresses through the mining licensing process.
Atlantic Lithium’s Chief Executive Officer, Keith Muller, affirmed the company’s commitment to sustainable practices and community collaboration in their upcoming lithium mining project across twelve communities in the Central Region. Muller underscored their dedication to creating local jobs and supporting industries while adhering to environmental protection guidelines.
The project, pending parliamentary approval, includes comprehensive plans for environmental management and community development, as outlined in their Environmental Impact Statement. Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI of Mankessim pledged oversight to ensure these commitments benefit the local populace, reinforcing the community’s role in monitoring environmental impacts and ensuring fair compensation and development initiatives.
Engineer Ransford Sakyi from the Environmental Protection Agency reiterated support for Atlantic Lithium’s efforts, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and mitigation measures to address potential environmental challenges. Sakyi assured that the agency stands ready to intervene should any issues arise, underscoring a commitment to sustainable resource management and community well-being.
Atlantic Lithium’s proactive support for education and community development underscores their broader commitment to responsible mining practices and local partnership in Ghana’s evolving economic landscape.
