Ghana Bauxite Company Targets Six Million Tonnes Production By End of Year.
The Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has set an ambitious target of producing 6 million tonnes of bauxite by the end of 2025.
To achieve this goal, the company has invested a substantial US$122.97 million in upgrading its infrastructure and operational efficiencies.
This significant investment has enabled GBC to acquire a robust fleet of equipment, including surface miners, haulage trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and retooling of existing plant and machinery.
According to the General Manager of GBC, Mr. Alexander Gyedu, in a press briefing at Awaso in the Western North Region, the company’s production volumes have already seen a significant boost.
Methods:
The use of both surface mining and drill and blast methods has increased production from 1.3 million tonnes per annum to about 1.8 million tonnes in 2024.
Mr. Gyedu attributed this historic production milestone to Ofori-Poku Company Limited’s (OPCL) takeover from Bosai Group in 2022.
OPCL’s acquisition of GBC has brought about significant changes, including the replacement of old and dilapidated equipment.
As of February 2025, OPCL had acquired 42 new earth-moving equipment, 52 new dump trucks, 16 new utilities, one surface miner, and 35 new light-duty vehicles, among others.
Delivery:
The company is expecting the delivery of a second surface miner by the end of June 2025.
The Haulage department has also seen significant improvements, with OPCL adding 161 fleet of 9-axle trucks since taking over in 2022.
This has led to a substantial increase in haulage operations from around 600,000 tons in 2022 to about 1.7 million tons of bauxite in 2024.
As GBC works towards achieving its production target of 6 million tonnes by the end of 2025, the company remains committed to environmentally responsible mining practices.
Equipment And Technology:
The acquisition of new equipment and technology is expected to reduce the company’s environmental footprint.
GBC’s plans to expand its operations and increase production are expected to have a positive impact on the local economy.
The company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmentally responsible mining practices is a testament to its dedication to sustainable development.
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