The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering 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.
Speaking during a meeting with GIADEC’s Management and staff in Accra on 10th April 2025, the Minister stated the government’s commitment to addressing longstanding bottlenecks in the sector.
“My Ministry will be involved in facilitating strategic decisions to position Ghana as a continental leader in aluminum production”.
“This government is committed to seeing these projects through,” Hon. Buah declared. “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.”
The Minister also “pledged to push for financial and administrative clearances, particularly to support GIADEC’s infrastructure projects, such as railway development”.
The Chief Executive Officer of GIADEC, Mr. Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, provided a detailed overview of the Corporation’s operations, achievements, and challenges.
He introduced GIADEC’s Master Plan, which aims to make Ghana the first African country to establish a fully Integrated Aluminum Industry—from mining to refining and smelting.
“While several African nations have bauxite deposits, none has achieved full integration of the aluminum value chain. Our goal is to make Ghana the first,” Mr. Ankrah stated.
He revealed that Ghana possesses 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 significant competitive advantage.
