Officials of Singareni Collieries with a trade delegation from Ghana in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Photo credit: By arrangement
HYDERABAD
The Republic of Ghana, known worldwide for its vast reserves of diamonds, gold, bauxite, manganese and lithium, has invited Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) to invest in the country’s mining sector.
A high-level delegation from Ghana met SCCL Chairman and Managing Director N. Balram at Singareni Bhavan here on Saturday and discussed potential business cooperation between Ghana and Singareni.
During the meeting, the Ghanaian delegation offered Singareni an offer to invest in the country’s mining sector and welcomed Singareni, who has extensive experience in mining activities. They stressed that Ghana is a major producer and exporter of minerals such as diamonds, gold, bauxite, manganese, lithium and others and is seeking investment to expand production.
They mentioned the presence of coal reserves/mining in Ghana and sought the cooperation of Singareni in this area as well. Responding to the proposal, Mr. Balram said Singareni has already begun efforts to expand its operations internationally and explore opportunities in critical mineral exploration. He assured that the company will evaluate mining prospects in Ghana and prioritize critical mineral mining projects.
The Ghanaian delegation informed that a technical team from Ghana is scheduled to meet the Indian government 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 sent soon.
This development represents a significant milestone as it gives Singareni the 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 consisted of business consultant Abdul Salam Morgan Agbotui, Mali Ambassador to Ghana Ahmad Umar Sanda, businessman ichael Mahama (brother of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama), Chairman of the Ghana Standards Board Mogtari Hudu, Chief Correspondent of the Office of the Vice President, Aggrey Angrey M. Security Officer, businessman Sagrey Elishalia Fredewin. Agbenkor Edna Edem and Ghana Business Director Parul Kakkar.
Published – 8 Nov 2025 20:47 IST
