Ghana Bauxite Company has successfully completed Phase 3 of its land reclamation programme at the Awaso mine site, returning over 120 hectares of rehabilitated land to productive community use.
GBC has commissioned a full pre-feasibility study for a proposed integrated alumina refinery in Ghana, representing a transformational step towards in-country value addition for bauxite.
A newly commissioned Community Relations Office in Awaso strengthens GBC's engagement with surrounding communities and provides a formal interface for social investment and liaison activities.
The Parliament of Ghana has unanimously ratified the government's mining lease granted to Ghana Bauxite Company for its operations at Awaso, Western North Region — a landmark moment providing long-term operational certainty.
Ghana Bauxite Company achieved its highest-ever annual bauxite production in 2024, exporting 1.8 million metric tonnes through Takoradi Port — while tripling its workforce and raising laborer salaries by 300%.
The Government of Ghana has commended GBC's decision to construct a bauxite refinery, praising the initiative as a major step toward adding value to the nation's natural resources and boosting economic growth.
Ghana Bauxite Company has dismissed claims questioning the propriety of Ofori-Poku Company Limited's acquisition of an 80% stake in GBC, affirming that all processes followed Ghanaian law and were conducted with full regulatory oversight.
Board members and senior management represented Ghana Bauxite Company at the 2022 Bauxite and Alumina Conference in Miami, presenting the company's expansion plans and investment proposition to global aluminium industry stakeholders.
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