Ghana charts bold bauxite future with 6 million tonnes production target by GBC

Ghana is positioning itself to become a key player in the global bauxite industry while simultaneously developing a fully integrated aluminium sector. With an estimated 900 million tonnes of bauxite reserves primarily located in Awaso, Nyinahin, and Kyebi, the West African nation is committed to leveraging its natural resources to boost bauxite production and drive sustainable economic growth. In line with Ghana’s future roadmap, Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC), jointly owned by Ofori-Poku Company Limited (OPCL) and the Government of Ghana, aims to achieve a production of 6 million tonnes of bauxte in a year by the end of 2025.

Upgrading infrastructure and operational efficiencies would be the key requirement to attain the 6 million tonnes goal. GBC, by investing USD 122.97 million, will acquire a robust fleet of equipment, including surface miners, haulage trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and retooling of existing plant and machinery, to enhance its infrastructure and operation capabilities.

GBC’s General Manager, Mr Alexander Gyedu, highlighted while addressing the press that the company’s bauxite production has been on rise due to the usage of surface mining and drill and blast methods. In 2024, GBC’s annual bauxite production reached 1.8 million tonnes from 1.3 million tonnes in the earlier year.