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Ghana's economy set to soar with the launch of Nyinahin alumina refinery and Ada Songhor salt projects

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Update time : 2024-03-11 18:03:47
President Nana Addo Dankwa has assured Ghanaians of brighter days ahead, foreseeing an economic breakthrough following a recent downturn. He highlighted several government initiatives to mitigate economic challenges and provide relief to businesses and the general population.

Among these initiatives is collaborating with the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to construct an alumina refinery and develop mines at Nyinahin-Mpasaaso. Additionally, the government is moving forward with the Ada Songhor Salt project, which has sparked controversy but is seen as a vital part of Ghana's economic growth strategy.

"I have witnessed the signing of two (2) separate agreements in Accra recently, firstly, between GIADEC, a wholly-owned public entity, and Rocksure International, a wholly-owned private Ghanaian company, selected, after a rigorous process, as a strategic partner to develop a mine at Nyinahin-Mpassaso; and, secondly, between GIADEC and Mytilineos SA, a leading global industrial and energy company, which entails the development of a second mine at Nyinahin-Mpasaaso, and the establishment of a refinery," said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

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