
Huayou Cobalt's $210 million bid for Atlantic Lithium tests whether Ghana's participation in its first lithium mine can survive a change of control.The Ewoyaa lease was built to guarantee Ghanaian participation in the country's first lithium mine. A $210 million offer from China's Huayou Cobalt has exposed how little of that architecture survives a change of control.

Step into Accra’s malls and supermarkets and you’ll see more than shopping. You’ll see a fierce contest for the hearts and wallets of Ghanaians.