Name of the Project
GAC bauxite project.

Location
The project entails the development of a greenfield bauxite mine in Sangaredi, Boké region, Guinea.

Client
Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium.

Project Description
The project will be completed in two phases.

Phase 1 involves:
• the construction of a multiuser port terminal – the GAC Port Terminal – and a commercial quay at Port Kamsar;
• an upgrade to the existing rail system linking the mine and refinery locations with Port Kamsar to allow for the transportation of the bauxite from the mine, alumina from the refinery to the GAC Port Terminal and the importation of alumina production consumables;
• various harbour and channel works, including an expanded navigation channel and transshipment operation to enable the export of bauxite by larger vessels; and
• the construction of supporting infrastructure for the mining, rail, port terminal and marine operations.

Phase 2 involves:
• expansion of the bauxite mine and the existing railway;
• the construction of a two-million-tonne-a-year alumina refinery; and
• an expansion of the GAC Port Terminal, involving the construction of an additional berth.

Jobs to Be Created
The project is expected to create 4 000 direct and indirect jobs.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
The project will entail a $1-billion investment.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Not stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Not stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
GAC, tel +224 62 323 8065.