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An experienced lithium mine operator, Mr Keith Muller, has been hired as the new chief executive of Atlantic Lithium Limited, the lithium exploration and development company working to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine.
The appointment of Mr Muller signals an important step in developing its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana’s Central Region.
He would be expected to use his experience of two decades in the mining industry, particularly in hard rock lithium mining and processing, to take the organisation to a greater height.
The new CEO will focus on minimising the footprint of the proposed Ewoyaa mine, ensuring transparency across all operations with local stakeholders and generating long-lasting positive change in the region.
The Atlantic Lithium workforce is already 95 per cent Ghanaian, and the company estimates that over 600 direct jobs will be created as the mine goes into production, with additional opportunities for service providers and businesses closely associated with the mining sector.
“The Ewoyaa Project is particularly exciting given the positive impact it will have on the local community whilst putting Ghana on the global stage for lithium production.
“We have always considered Ewoyaa as a Ghanaian project for Ghanaians and, in all our operations, prioritise the best interests of our local stakeholders. We are proud, therefore, that Ewoyaa holds the potential to enable greater opportunity and prosperity for the Central Region.
“Ghana has the opportunity to diversify into green metals, which are of growing importance globally. I look forward to working closely with our team in-country and community partners to drive Ewoyaa to become a significant source of lithium and delivering long-lasting benefits to the region and to Ghana,” Mr Muller said.
Aside from local employment opportunities, Atlantic Lithium has shown a firm commitment to supporting the development of the Central Region and, to date, has donated to medical centres, sponsored community events, providing work experience opportunities for students, and enabled refurbishments and improvements to local infrastructure.
Former Interim CEO Len Kolff placed a strong priority on fostering and maintaining strong communications with the local community and will remain with the company as Chief Geologist and Head of Business Development.
