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Govt commits to completing GAEC's foundry


Published on 2025-02-17 09:22:17 - Graphic
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  • 300 million in the 2025 budget statement for the completion of the Foundry and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Tooling Centre at the Ghana Atomic Energy

The article from Graphic Online discusses the Ghanaian government's commitment to completing the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission's (GAEC) foundry project. The project, which has been stalled for over a decade, aims to produce high-quality steel and other metals using nuclear technology. The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, emphasized the government's dedication to finishing the project to enhance local manufacturing capabilities, reduce import dependency, and promote technological advancement. The completion of the foundry is expected to contribute significantly to Ghana's industrialization efforts by providing materials for various industries including construction, automotive, and aerospace. The government has allocated funds in the 2023 budget to ensure the project's completion, highlighting its strategic importance for national development.

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