The Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) has projected that its monthly production will reach 700,000 tonnes this month.
According to the company, the major operational milestone is being driven by declining rainfall and the progressive commissioning of new heavy equipment.
“This marks a significant step forward in the company’s journey towards its annual production target of eight million tonnes,” it said.
As Ghana’s sole manganese miner and exporter, GMC operates the Nsuta open-pit mine in the Western Region, where seasonal rains typically affect haulage and processing throughput.
Historical data show that shipments between May and July experienced a temporary slowdown due to wet-season disruptions.
However, with the onset of August, rainfall has declined significantly, leading to improved pit conditions.
A statement issued by the company said that, with a century-long mining heritage, GMC remains focused on maintaining its position at the lower end of the cost curve through operational innovation.
The statement added that, beyond serving as a critical supplier of iron ore feedstock to the global steel industry, the company’s high-grade carbonate manganese ore is increasingly being recognised as a strategic resource for the new-energy battery supply chain.
“With higher output, GMC aims to secure a stable supply to international markets while supporting the Government of Ghana’s value-addition strategy, including the planned manganese refining plant, which is expected to generate greater local economic benefits,” it said.
The company said it expects that, with August production approaching 700,000 tonnes, its overall operational performance in the second half of the year will improve significantly.
“The company will continue to monitor weather conditions and leverage its newly deployed high-efficiency fleet to ensure its full-year production target is achieved,” the statement said.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi