Ghana: VALCO targets 1.5 mnt aluminium output under integrated expansion plan

Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) aims to lift aluminium production capacity beyond 1.5 mnt by 2035 under Ghana’s proposed fully integrated aluminium strategy, the company’s CEO said. The plan envisages backward integration into bauxite mining and alumina refining to feed smelting operations, reducing import reliance. The expansion could generate around 5,000 jobs across mining, refining, power, ports, and smelting, supporting Ghana’s 24-hour economy push.