Our History
GBC is built on the proud heritage of Ghanaians. We have been operating for the past eight decades, contributing high grade trihydrate bauxite to global refineries that through their innovation of alumina and aluminium have made modern life possible for the world, in cluding our soceity in which we operate, and our people.
1921
Bauxite discovered on Afao Hills by the then Gold Coast Geological Survey.
1928
British Aluminium Co Ltd (B.A.C.) granted concession
1940
Commencement of mining
1941
First cargo left Takoradi harbour on 15th May
1944
Rail line extended from Dunkwa to Awaso
1954
Aerial ropeway constructed Kanayerebo to Washing Plant
1969
Mining commenced at Ichiniso
1974
Government of Ghana acquired 55% of Ghana Bauxite
1982
B.A.C. sold its 45% shares to British Alcan Inc.
1997
Divestiture - Alcan 80%, GoG 20%
1998
Alcan was acquired by Rio Tinto to become Rio Tinto Alcan
2010
Rio Tinto Alcan sold its 80% shares to Bosai Minerals Group, China.
2022
Bosai Minerals Group, China sold its 80% shares to Ofori - Poku Company Limited ("OPCL"), a member of IOP Group