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Known globally for its vast reserves of diamonds, gold, bauxite, manganese and lithium, the Republic of Ghana has invited Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) to invest in the mining sector there. A high-level delegation from Ghana met the Chairman and Managing Director of SCCL N. Balram, at Singareni Bhavan here on Saturday and discussed the potential business collaborations between Ghana and Singareni. During the meeting, the Ghanaian delegation extended an offer to Singareni for investments in the mineral exploration sector there and welcomed Singareni, having vast experience in mining operations. They highlighted that Ghana is a major producer and exporter of minerals such as diamonds, gold, bauxite, manganese, lithium and others and is seeking investments to scale up production. They mentioned the presence of coal reserves/mining in Ghana and sought Singareni’s cooperation in that area as well. Responding to the proposal, Mr. Balram stated that Singareni has already initiated efforts to expand its operations internationally and explore opportunities in the exploration of critical minerals. He assured that the company would evaluate prospects for mining in Ghana and prioritise critical mineral extraction projects. The Ghanaian delegation informed that a technical team from Ghana is scheduled to meet the Government of India next month. They requested a follow-up meeting with Singareni and invited the company to send a team to Ghana for further discussions. The Singareni CMD responded positively and confirmed that a team of Singareni officials would be deputed soon. The development marks a significant milestone as it presents Singareni with an opportunity to enter the African continent for the first time. The meeting was attended by SCCL Directors K. Venkateshwarlu (P&P), Goutham Potru (Personnel), General Manager (Coordination) T. Srinivas. The Ghanaian delegation comprised Business Consultant Abdul Salam Morgan Agbotui, Mali Ambassador to Ghana Ahmad Umar Sanda, businessman ichael Mahama (brother of Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama), Ghana Standards Board Chairman Mogtari Hudu, Senior Correspondent to the Vice President’s Office Aggrey Elishama Frederick, National Security Officer Anga Mwine Saitasalifu, entrepreneur Agbenkor Edna Edem and Ghana Business Head Parul Kakkar.
