Govt, GIADEC Back Full Aluminium Value Chain


The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s full support for the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), pledging close collaboration to realize Ghana’s vision of building a world-class Integrated Aluminium Industry.

During a working visit to GIADEC’s management and staff in Accra on April 10, 2025, the Minister stressed the government’s resolve to tackle longstanding challenges in the sector. He assured the Ministry’s active involvement in facilitating strategic decisions to position Ghana as a continental leader in aluminium production.

“This government is committed to seeing these projects through,” Hon. Buah said. “We are fully aware of the challenges, and I assure you that we will walk every step with you, engaging all relevant institutions and providing the necessary support.”

He highlighted the need for reliable and affordable power and a well-developed railway network to streamline the transportation of raw materials and refined products.

The Minister further assured GIADEC of the Ministry’s backing, including efforts to secure autonomy for the Corporation in matters related to bauxite mining and utilization. He also promised to push for financial and administrative clearances to support GIADEC’s infrastructure projects, particularly railway development.

Addressing staff, Hon. Buah acknowledged their key role in delivering GIADEC’s mandate and pledged to advocate for improved remuneration. He urged the workforce to match government support with commitment and excellence. “Ghana must rise to the occasion so future generations benefit from the decisions we make today,” he said.

GIADEC CEO, Mr. Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, presented an overview of the Corporation’s operations, achievements, and challenges. He unveiled GIADEC’s Master Plan, which aims to make Ghana the first African country to establish a fully integrated aluminium industry—from mining to refining and smelting.

“While several African countries have bauxite deposits, none has achieved full integration of the aluminium value chain. Our goal is to make Ghana the first,” Mr. Ankrah noted.

He revealed that Ghana holds an estimated 900 million tonnes of bauxite across three key deposits: Awaso (60 million tonnes), Nyinahini (700 million tonnes), and Kyebi (160 million tonnes), giving the country a strong competitive edge.

Mr. Ankrah also outlined GIADEC’s phased development plan, which includes operating up to three mining concessions, establishing alumina refineries with a combined capacity of 4 to 6 million tonnes, and constructing two aluminium smelters with a total annual output of 700,000 tonnes.

He added that achieving this vision could contribute up to $2 billion annually to Ghana’s GDP.

The CEO also emphasized plans to modernize the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) to boost local bauxite processing—a critical step in completing the aluminium value chain.













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