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Volta Aluminium Company

Also known as: VALCO

2026-05-212026-07-07

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    It said key milestones of the partnership include the Akosombo Dam project, the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC), the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), as well as cooperation in education, health, trade and investment.

    Ghana congratulates United States on 250th Independence anniversary
  3. Joy Online

    According to the statement, landmark areas of cooperation include the Akosombo Dam, the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC), the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), as well as growing strategic trade and investment relations.

    Ghana congratulates U.S. on 250th Independence Anniversary
  4. Joy Online

    It cited major bilateral initiatives including the Akosombo Dam, the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC), the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), as well as partnerships in the social sector and growing strategic trade and investment.

    President Mahama celebrates US on 250th Independence anniversary, reaffirms strong Ghana-US ties
  5. June 2026
  6. Business & Financial Times

    The site, located in the Tema Heavy Industrial Zone, was selected for its proximity to infrastructure, including the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), Tema Port and established industrial facilities, which officials say will support export-oriented production efficiency.

    GIADEC signs €300m deal with Italian firm to expand the aluminium value chain
  7. Joy Online

    The location offers strategic advantages, including proximity to VALCO’s smelting capacity, Tema Port, and established industrial infrastructure, enabling efficient export-oriented manufacturing.

    GIADEC signs €300m MoU with Danieli to develop aluminium foil plant in Tema
  8. Business & Financial Times

    Institutions and enterprises such as VALCO, GIADEC, Suame Magazine, Abossey Okai and Kokompe provide a foundation upon which a more integrated automotive ecosystem can be built.

    The economic case for supporting the automotive assembly industry
  9. Joy Online

    Institutions and enterprises such as VALCO, GIADEC, Suame Magazine, Abossey Okai and Kokompe provide a foundation upon which a more integrated automotive ecosystem can be built.

    Why Ghana cannot afford to neglect its Automotive Industry
  10. May 2026
  11. GIADEC, TDC, ARISE form company for Tema industrial park

    1. Joy Online

      As part of the arrangements, TDC Ghana Ltd has made available land adjacent to the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) smelter and granted TIIPco a Right of Entry to begin preparatory works.

      TDC, GIADEC and ARISE IIP establish special-purpose company to drive Tema Industrial Park project
    2. Business & Financial Times

      Following the incorporation of TIIPco, TDC granted the company access to land located adjacent to the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) smelter, with preliminary site preparation works already underway ahead of full-scale construction.

      GIADEC, TDC and ARISE form company for Tema industrial park project
  12. Joy Online

    Following incorporation, TDC made available its land adjacent to the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) smelter and granted TIIPco a Right of Entry, which has been accepted.

    TDC, GIADEC and ARISE IIP join forces to advance Tema Industrial Park project

Yesterday

  1. Ghana congratulates US on 250th Independence Anniversary

    President Mahama conveyed Ghana's congratulations to the United States on its 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries that has been built through cooperation in sectors including development projects, trade, education, and health since Ghana's independence in 1957.

    19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana congratulates US on 250th independence anniversary

    President Mahama conveyed a message of goodwill to President Trump on behalf of Ghana, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership with the United States. Ghana and the United States have enjoyed cordial relations since Ghana's independence in 1957, with cooperation expanding significantly through bilateral agreements spanning trade, investment, infrastructure, governance, education and social development.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 5 July

  1. Mahama congratulates US on 250th Independence anniversary

    President Mahama has congratulated the United States on its 250th Independence anniversary and reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship through shared democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and economic cooperation.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. GIADEC signs €300m deal with Italian firm for aluminium infrastructure

    Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian engineering firm Danieli & C. for a €300 million investment in downstream aluminium infrastructure, including an aluminium foil rolling plant and Centre of Excellence for training, expected to produce 40,000–45,000 tonnes of aluminium foil annually in Tema Heavy Industrial Zone.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. GIADEC signs €300m MoU with Italian firm for Tema aluminium foil plant

    Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Italian engineering firm Danieli to invest approximately €300 million in a downstream aluminium infrastructure project in Tema's Heavy Industrial Zone, including an aluminium foil rolling plant projected to produce 40,000 to 45,000 tonnes annually and a centre of excellence for training and technical development.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana's automotive assembly industry needs policy support

    Ghana imports approximately 100,000 vehicles annually at a cost of $1.14–$1.5 billion, straining foreign exchange. The Ghana Automotive Development Policy has attracted over £35 million in investment from manufacturers including Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Peugeot and KIA, creating more than 320 direct jobs and over 900 indirect jobs, but the industry remains at a critical crossroads without sustained support.

    23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana's automotive assembly sector offers job creation and foreign exchange relief

    Ghana imports approximately 100,000 vehicles annually, spending between $1.14 billion and $1.5 billion on imports that strain foreign exchange reserves. The Ghana Automotive Development Policy has attracted more than $35 million in private investment from global manufacturers including Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Peugeot and KIA, positioning the sector as a potential opportunity for economic growth and job creation.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Government, TDC, GIADEC establish firm for Tema industrial park

    Ghana's government, TDC Ghana Ltd, GIADEC, and ARISE IIP have incorporated Tema Integrated Industrial Parks Company Limited to develop and manage an integrated industrial park occupying 100–120 hectares in Tema's Heavy Industrial Area. Site preparation activities are underway following a Right of Entry granted by TDC Ghana Ltd.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. GIADEC, TDC, ARISE form company for Tema industrial park

    Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation, Tema Development Corporation, and ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms have incorporated a special purpose company, Tema Integrated Industrial Parks Company Limited, to develop a 100–120 hectare industrial park in Tema's Heavy Industrial Area. The project, part of President Mahama's industrialisation agenda, will support downstream processing, attract investment, and create jobs.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. GIADEC, TDC, ARISE IIP form partnership to develop Tema industrial park

    Ghana's government through GIADEC and TDC has partnered with ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms to develop an integrated industrial park in Tema spanning approximately 100 to 120 hectares. The parties incorporated Tema Integrated Industrial Parks Company Limited in April 2026 as a special purpose vehicle, with site preparation activities underway.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's Trade Minister leads investment mission to China

    Ghana's Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare is leading a high-level delegation to China to attract strategic investments into Ghana's industrial and agribusiness sectors as part of the government's industrial transformation programme. The delegation, which includes officials from multiple ministries and agencies, is participating in a China–Ghana Investment Forum and touring major industrial facilities in Hubei and Wuhan Provinces.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

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