GIADEC engage stakeholders in the mining of Bauxite

2019-06-26

Jun. 26, 2019 -The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) says it has initiated an open-door policy to engage stakeholders in the mining of Bauxite to ensure maximum benefits for the country.

GIADEC as mandated by the act of Parliament, is responsible for the promotion and development of a globally competitive Integrated Aluminium Industry in Ghana.

In a statement issued by the corporation in Accra to provide an update on its operations, GIADEC said it recognises the importance of engaging with all stakeholders and building a clear understanding of how its activities will be monitored to ensure protection of the environment.

Since the commencement of its operations, GIADEC has embarked on a number of engagements with various stakeholders including Ministries and State Agencies, targeted Bauxite reserve Communities and Chiefs, Parliament and designated Committees, and importantly, with several Civil Society Organisations who are keen to ensure GIADEC implements responsible mining policies to protect the environment and water bodies from mining activities in the target areas.

Ghana has an estimated 900 million metric tonnes of Bauxite reserves, primarily in Awaso in the Western Region, Nyinahin in the Ashanti Region, and Kyebi in the Eastern Region. GIADEC under its mandate is working to create value through establishing viable joint venture partnerships in accordance with the act.

The statement further disclosed that in addition to its engagements, a delegation from the Corporation made up of the Board and Management, have held separate briefings with the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at his Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, and the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, at his Palace at Ofori Paninfie, Kyebi.