Bauxite transportation by Rocksure International in Ghana to avoid roads

In the West African nation Ghana, Rocksure International Limited, a contract mining company has over the years developed a substantial capacity and flexibility for executing measures to encounter the challenges of planning, equipping and staffing several mining sites.

The Accra headquartered company, Rocksure International has manifested not to transport bauxite by road to save the country’s road network from shattering by heavily loaded trucks.

Kwesi Enyan, the Executive Director of Operations for Rocksure International publicized this in Tarkwa when the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) held a special convocation for 27 students.

“The Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC) had selected Rocksure International to develop one of the three blocks, block ‘b’ of the Nyinahin-Mpasaaso bauxite resources”, Kwesi Enyan disclosed.

Enyan further added, “Currently exploration was ongoing to confirm the block ‘b’ resources and thereafter they would partner with GIADEC to develop the mine and construct a refinery to process the bauxite into alumina.”

“A good Railway system would be needed to facilitate the transportation of the bauxite from the Mine and the alumina to the Takoradi harbour for export.”

The Director of Operations applauded the University for associating with the Ministry of Railways and Development for establishing the UMaT School of Railways and Infrastructure Development at Essikado in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis.

As per his words, the intention with which the school developed was to upskill the required human resources for the railway sector and this suited the government's agenda to enhance the country's railway system.

“We are happy about the government’s commitment to developing the Railway system”, said Enyan.

“When l joined Rocksure International I continued my support by honouring the University’s request to sponsor the 5th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral conference in 2018. I intend to do the same for the 7^th conference this year.”