Also known as: VALCO
Volta Aluminium Company — state-owned aluminium smelter operating below capacity with ageing equipment, seeking strategic investor to inject $700m+ for modernization.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO). …
Ibrahim Mahama denies interest in acquiring VALCO, threatens legal action over false claimsJoy Online
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has categorically rejected claims that he is seeking to acquire the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), describing the allegations as false and announcing plans to pursue legal action against those responsible for circulating them. …
Claims linking Ibrahim Mahama to VALCO acquisition false — AideJoy Online
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to halt the alleged sale of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), warning of nationwide action if the government proceeds with plans to transfer a controlling stake to a private investo …
ICU petitions President Mahama to stop VALCO sale, warns of national action over job lossesThe 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 anniversaryJoy 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 AnniversaryJoy 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 tiesBusiness & 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 chainJoy 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 TemaBusiness & 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 industryJoy 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 IndustryThe Roads Minister says the Tema-Kpone Junction road project had no valid contract or approved scope of work, which hampered construction. The project will be restructured and completed as a concrete dual carriageway under the government's Big Push initiative.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads Minister says the Tema-Kpone Junction road project had no valid contract or approved scope of work, which hampered construction. The project will be restructured and completed as a concrete dual carriageway under the government's Big Push initiative.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject externally driven political narratives and unite to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism, and extraction of the continent's natural resources. He criticized African governments for entering defence and intelligence cooperation agreements with Western powers and external actors, arguing that African countries should prioritise their own sovereignty and interests.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's state-owned enterprises swung from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024 to a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, attributed to higher revenues, lower finance costs and improved foreign-exchange performance. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC and the National Sports Authority.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
State-owned enterprises reported a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, a turnaround from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC, and the National Sports Authority.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Western Rod and Wire Limited has called for greater recognition of existing local manufacturers as Ghana develops its integrated aluminium industry. The company, which has manufactured aluminium rod in Ghana since 2005, says it has sufficient production capacity to meet Ghana's cable manufacturing industry's requirements and has reduced dependence on imported aluminium rod.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister says VALCO is operating unsustainably below capacity and the government should seek a strategic investor to rehabilitate the smelter and help develop an integrated aluminium industry.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has assured VALCO workers that the government will not sell the company, but will search for a strategic investor to inject capital needed to revive it. The minister said more than US$700 million is required to modernise the ageing plant, citing VALCO's US$250 million electricity debt, obsolete equipment and declining production.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister said the government is engaging investors to inject capital into the Volta Aluminium Company but lacks the resources to revive it alone, and denied claims that VALCO has been sold to a private party or that workers will be laid off.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has assured VALCO staff that the government is not selling the state-owned aluminium company but will seek a strategic investor to modernise the plant and clear its debts. More than US$700 million is needed to restore the facility to full operational capacity, with VALCO currently burdened by over US$250 million in power-related debts and ageing equipment.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Aluminium Company has lost more than a quarter of its operating capacity since June due to ageing equipment breakdowns, causing monthly output to halve and metal purity to fall below industry standards. GIADEC confirms the smelter needs a strategic equity investor and hundreds of millions of dollars in capital to modernise its nearly 60-year-old technology and meet international competitive standards.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for state-owned Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), following a demonstration by VALCO Labour Union members. He has instructed his lawyers to take legal action over the allegations.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has rejected claims that he is seeking to acquire the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), saying he has neither expressed interest nor submitted an offer to purchase the company. The denial follows a demonstration by VALCO's Labour Union during which protesters allegedly claimed Mr Mahama was interested in taking over the state-owned firm.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has petitioned President Mahama to halt the planned sale of Volta Aluminium Company, citing credible information that GIADEC intends to transfer a 70 per cent equity stake to Arch Holdings Consortium. The union warns of nationwide action if the government proceeds, describing VALCO as a strategic national asset that must be protected.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →