Abu Dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has entered into an agreement with the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to explore opportunities for developing bauxite-related projects in Ghana. The agreement aims to capitalize on Ghana's substantial bauxite resources, which total over 900 million tonnes across one large and two smaller deposits. Currently, Ghana produces approximately 1.5 million tonnes of bauxite annually.
According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership will involve exploring long-term bauxite off-take arrangements and collaborating on rail and port infrastructure to enhance production capabilities. Abdulnasser bin Kalban, CEO of EGA, highlighted that this initiative aligns with the company's strategy to diversify its upstream supply sources as it aims to increase metal production. EGA's plans include doubling its bauxite production in the coming years, with Ghana being a key area of interest.
EGA's expansion plans also involve the development of a greenfield primary aluminium production plant in the United States, as announced during a recent state visit by President Trump to the UAE. The collaboration with GIADEC represents one of several global opportunities EGA is exploring to achieve its production goals.