The Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) is set to establish a $450 million manganese refinery plant within its Mine in the Tarkwa enclave, near Nsuta in the Western Region.
During a recent event celebrating the arrival of the largest bulk carrier vessel to dock in West African waters at Takoradi Port, Sun Yuanwei, Deputy Managing Director of GMC, unveiled plans for the refinery.
This initiative is in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Cosco Shipping Lines.
Yuanwei emphasised that the refinery is a key element of GMC’s strategic approach to promote sustainable resource management, environmental responsibility, and strengthen local content development.
He asserted that the facility is expected to generate significant employment opportunities for young people and drive economic growth in Ghana.
Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Member of Parliament for Takoradi, expressed his support for the project, recounting the agreement made by the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) government with GMC to establish the refinery.
He stated, “We want ships leaving our shores to carry refined manganese. It is imperative that the company prioritises the construction of the refinery.”
Darko-Mensah cautioned that continued reliance on raw manganese exports would result in substantial revenue losses for the nation, urging a decisive move toward refining.
Nana Kobina Nketiah V, President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, welcomed GMC’s plans, emphasizing that adding value to raw materials is crucial for enhancing government revenues, creating jobs, and fostering community development.
He called on GMC to ensure the timely delivery of the project to maximize its positive impact on local growth.
Story by Isaac Hughes in the Western Region
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