21 JUNE 2013www.spyghana.com
High cost freight eats into Ghana's bauxite production
Edited by : AL CIRCLE
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The deplorable state of the Western rail line remains a major problem for bulk producers of manganese and bauxite, forcing them to use costlier road transport to haul their minerals and equipment, according to Dan Owiredu, President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines.
Speaking at the chamber’s 85th annual general meeting in Accra, he said despite Government assurances through major policy statements that the Western rail lines would be fixed, the promises have regrettably not been fulfilled.
As a result, he added, Ghana Bauxite Company has completely stopped hauling goods by rail and solely transports its ore by the less cost-effective road mode, while Ghana Manganese Company uses the rail on a reduced operational level.
Speaking at the chamber’s 85th annual general meeting in Accra, he said despite Government assurances through major policy statements that the Western rail lines would be fixed, the promises have regrettably not been fulfilled.
As a result, he added, Ghana Bauxite Company has completely stopped hauling goods by rail and solely transports its ore by the less cost-effective road mode, while Ghana Manganese Company uses the rail on a reduced operational level.
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