Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation

Also known as: GIISDC · GIISDEC

Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation — state entity developing iron and steel mining and processing capacity, advancing land acquisition and investor discussions for a mine and plant launch by 2027.

2026-05-152026-10-24

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October 2026
23 OctDaily Guide
… Metal scrap and other materials from the dismantled sites were removed with the support of personnel from the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC). …
NAIMOS Steps Up Enforcement Drive Against Illegal Mining
20 OctJoy Online
… He said Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) also sought to connect iron ore development to commercial steel production. …
Mahama urges African countries to focus on minerals processing locally
September 2026
13 SeptJoy Online
… The Ghanaian delegation included Minerals Commission Chief Executive Isaac Tandoh, Ghana Geological Survey Authority Director-General Dr Prosper Aduah Akaba and GIISDEC Chief Executive Officer Williams Okofo Dartey.
Ghana, China deepen cooperation on galamsey and mining sector
10 SeptJoy Online
… On bauxite and iron ore, he said the country holds more than a billion tonnes of iron ore resources and is seeking private partners through the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC). …
Ghana woos Australian investors into critical minerals
8 SeptJoy Online
The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) has intensified efforts to promote cleaner and more sustainable mining operations by taking the lead in the collection and management of scrap metals within areas covered by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Ope …
GIISDEC takes charge of scrap metal recovery in NAIMOS operational areas
August 2026
25 AugJoy Online
… With support from the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), NAIMOS is also removing floating mining equipment for use as scrap. …
NAIMOS raids Ankobra, destroys 86 chanfang machines in fresh galamsey crackdown
24 AugJoy Online
… Some of the equipment was removed from the sites by personnel of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), while other equipment was set ablaze during the operation. …
NAIMOS arrests 3, destroys 86 Chanfang machines in Ablebo galamsey sweep
June 2026
15 JunJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), William Okofo Dartey, has disclosed that the corporation is making steady progress towards establishing a mine and processing plant as part of efforts to develop Ghana’s iron and …
GIISDEC targets mine and processing plant development by 2027
9 JunJoy Online
The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) is set to launch a new data centre within the next month to improve data management, enhance regulatory oversight, and strengthen transparency in the industrial materials value chain. …
GIISDEC to launch data centre to boost transparency and traceability
May 2026
15 MayThe Chronicle
… Dr Otibu-Asare indicated that Dr Richard Asiedu, who is currently the Board Chairman of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDC), possessed the knowledge and experience needed to manage a reputable group like E-WANF. …
Nana Asiedu Keteke hails ‘historic’ coronation, shows gratitude to all

Mining & Energy

NAIMOS intensifies illegal mining crackdown in Western Region

The News

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has stepped up enforcement against galamsey in the Western Region, recently arresting 14 suspected illegal miners in Yakaw, Ahanta West Municipality and destroying 19 chanfang machines, 18 water pumps, and two makeshift structures. The Secretariat has vowed to ensure regulated community mining schemes do not serve as cover for illegal activities.

20 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

NAIMOS intensifies illegal mining crackdown in Western Region
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has stepped up enforcement against galamsey in the Western Region, recently arresting 14 suspected illegal miners in Yakaw, Ahanta West Municipality and destroying 19 chanfang machines, 18 water pumps, and two makeshift structures. The Secretariat has vowed to ensure regulated community mining schemes do not serve as cover for illegal activities.
20 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 20 October

Mahama urges African nations to process minerals locally
President Mahama has urged African countries to process critical minerals domestically rather than exporting raw materials, citing job creation and value addition benefits. Ghana is pursuing a phased prohibition on unprocessed ore exports, with a target of ending raw mineral ore exports by 2030, supported by frameworks like GIADEC and GIISDEC for aluminium and steel development.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

Ghana and China agree to strengthen fight against illegal mining
Ghana and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against illegal mining, geological exploration, and responsible investment, with discussions on how to ensure Chinese nationals and companies meet standards in Ghana's mining sector. The cooperation will also cover green mining, environmental protection, technology transfer, geological surveys and mapping.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Ghana pitches critical minerals sector to Australian investors
At the 2026 Africa Down Under Summit in Perth, Ghana's representatives presented the country's fast-growing critical minerals sector to Australian investors, emphasizing opportunities in lithium, bauxite, iron ore and base metals while positioning Ghana as a stable, reform-driven hub for the global energy transition and moving beyond traditional gold production to value-added mining.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

GIISDEC collects scrap metals within NAIMOS operational areas
The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) has intensified efforts to collect and manage scrap metals within areas covered by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, supporting cleaner mining operations and Ghana's iron and steel industry. An estimated 100 metric tons of scrap metal have been collected from sites in the western, western-north, ahafo, eastern, and ashanti regions.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

NAIMOS destroys 86 chanfang machines in Ankobra anti-galamsey raid
Ghana's National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified operations against illegal mining in the River Ankobra, Western Region, destroying 86 chanfang machines, 11 water pumps, and two makeshift structures, and arresting three suspected illegal miners.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

NAIMOS destroys 86 machines, arrests 3 in Ablebo galamsey operation
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) destroyed 86 Chanfang machines, 11 water pumps and two makeshift structures and arrested three persons during an enforcement operation at Ablebo in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region on August 22, 2026.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

GIISDEC aims to start iron and steel mining by 2027
The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation is advancing discussions with potential investors and acquiring land to establish a mine and processing plant by 2027, aiming to unlock the country's iron ore potential and boost industrialisation.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

GIISDEC to launch data centre for industrial materials transparency
Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) will launch a data centre within the next month to improve data management, enhance regulatory oversight, and strengthen transparency in the industrial materials value chain. The facility will serve as a central platform for storing and managing information to support the promotion and regulated sale of industrial materials, implemented in collaboration with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

Nkosuohene of Kyidom thanks supporters for historic coronation
Nana Asiedu Keteke I, newly enstooled Nkosuohene of the Kyidom Divisional Council of Agona Kwanyarko, has expressed gratitude to paramount chiefs, government officials, clergy, elders, family and well-wishers who attended his coronation on Saturday, 9th May, 2026. The ceremony marks the second honour he has received this year, following his appointment in February as President-General of the Eminent West Africa Nobles Forum.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →