Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has outlined a bold plan to produce 6 million tonnes of bauxite by the close of 2025, backed by a strategic investment of US$122.97 million aimed at revitalising its operations.
- Ghana Bauxite Company plans to produce 6 million tonnes of bauxite by 2025
- Company experienced transformation under new management by Ofori-Poku Company Limited (OPCL)
- Strategic investment of US$122.97 million for revitalizing operations, overhauling fleet, and acquiring modern equipment
The major capital injection has enabled GBC to overhaul its fleet and retool ageing machinery. The company has procured a wide range of modern equipment including surface miners, haulage and dump trucks, excavators, and other heavy-duty vehicles—significantly enhancing its production capabilities.
According to GBC’s General Manager, Mr Alexander Gyedu, production has already seen marked improvement.
“The use of both surface mining and drill-and-blast methods has increased production from 1.3 million tonnes annually to approximately 1.8 million tonnes in 2024,” he announced during a press briefing in Awaso, Western North Region.
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New management spurs transformation
This milestone comes in the wake of the company’s acquisition by Ofori-Poku Company Limited (OPCL) in 2022, following a takeover from the Bosai Group. Since then, GBC has experienced substantial transformation.
Under OPCL’s leadership, the company has acquired 42 new earth-moving machines, 52 dump trucks, 16 utility vehicles, a surface miner, and 35 light-duty vehicles. A second surface miner is expected to arrive by June 2025.
In the haulage sector, OPCL has added 161 9-axle trucks to the fleet since the takeover, increasing haulage volumes from 600,000 tonnes in 2022 to approximately 1.7 million tonnes in 2024.
Sustainability at the core
As GBC ramps up production, it remains committed to environmentally responsible mining practices. The company says its modern equipment and upgraded processes are designed to minimise environmental degradation.
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“GBC is committed to responsible resource management,” said Mr Gyedu. “We aim to reduce our environmental impact through land reclamation, conservation efforts, and sustainable mining.”
He added that the company strictly adheres to environmental regulations and regularly submits compliance documentation to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ensuring full transparency.
