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The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) warns that Ghana's delay in finalizing a green minerals policy could lock the country out of profitable energy transition markets. The policy aims to manage minerals essential for the transition, like lithium and bauxite, but remains unpublished over two years after its announcement.

Decisions made between 2024 and 2026 will heavily influence Ghana's ability to retain value from these resources. Competing nations are swiftly securing investments in processing and negotiating advantageous terms. Without a cohesive policy framework, Ghana risks losing negotiating power and investor confidence, undermining its potential in the energy transition and industrialization efforts.