{"id":237893,"date":"2024-10-23T18:29:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T18:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/23\/president-akufo-addo-cuts-sod-for-450m-manganese-refinery\/"},"modified":"2024-10-23T18:29:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T18:29:22","slug":"president-akufo-addo-cuts-sod-for-450m-manganese-refinery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/23\/president-akufo-addo-cuts-sod-for-450m-manganese-refinery\/","title":{"rendered":"President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For $450m Manganese Refinery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the construction of a $450 million manganese processing plant at Nsuta in the Western Region.<\/p>\n

This significant milestone marks the beginning of Ghana\u2019s journey to add value to its mineral resources, a key component of the President\u2019s vision for the mining sector.<\/p>\n

The ceremony, held on October 21, 2024, was attended by key stakeholders, including Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor, and Managing Director of Ghana Manganese Company (GMC), Jurgen Eijgendaal.<\/p>\n

A Major Boost to Ghana\u2019s Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The refinery is expected to generate significant employment opportunities and increase revenue from the manganese industry.<\/p>\n

President Akufo-Addo\u2019s vision for value addition is aimed at retaining the highest end of the manganese value chain in Ghana.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday marks a major milestone in our quest to add value to our natural resources,\u201d President Akufo-Addo stated. \u201cThis refinery will not only create jobs but also increase our revenue from manganese exports.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor commended the President for his leadership in driving the value addition agenda.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President\u2019s vision for the mining sector is clear, and we are committed to ensuring its success,\u201d Jinapor said.<\/p>\n

GMC Managing Director Jurgen Eijgendaal expressed gratitude to the President and the government for their support. \u201cWe are committed to delivering a world-class refinery that will benefit Ghana and its people,\u201d Eijgendaal stated.<\/p>\n

The manganese refinery is a significant step towards Ghana\u2019s goal of becoming a hub for value addition in mineral resources.<\/p>\n

With President Akufo-Addo\u2019s leadership, Ghana is poised to reap the benefits of its natural resources.<\/p>\n

-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n

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