VALCO Poised to become world class smelter
By: ABRAHAM DONKOR Environmental Manager of the Volta Aluminum Company, VALCO, Edward Arthur has said the company’s quest to achieve a green smelter status will not be sacrificed on any alter. He said a number of strategies have been mapped out not only to achieve this quest, but also be counted as the best smelter […]
Former Tema East MP Titus Glover appointed Managing Director of VALCO
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover has been nominated for appointment as the Managing Director of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited, VALCO. A letter dated March 2, 2023 signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo addressed to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources asked […]
Power restored to VALCO
By: Michael Dewornu Following a meeting between VALCO Union Executives and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, power has been restored to VALCO. Management is also expected to announce the restart of the plant and also indicate when all non management staff should start work. BACKGROUND On October 31, 2022, workers at VALCO demonstrated […]
VALCO management charts peaceful deal with staff
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE The management of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) says they are working closely with their unionised staff to resolve issues that resulted in their staff staging a protest against management last Monday, October 31, 2022. They have therefore assured all their stakeholders to remain calm “as the Board and Management continue to dialogue […]
Worker agitation: VALCO shutdown- Union wants issues investigated
By: Patrick Kyei Obeney Management of the Volta Aluminum Company VALCO has ordered a shutdown of the smelter following a demonstration by workers of the Company on October 31, 2022. The aggrieved workers are calling for the dismissal of some 12 retirees of the Company who are at post. This development is not sitting well […]
Staff agitation: VALCO workers call for exit of retirees at post
By Patricia Kyei Obeney Workers at the Volta Aluminum Company, VALCO, have called for the dismissal of 12 retirees of the Company who are still at post. According to the aggrieved workers, the continuous presence of the retirees at the Company, after the revamping of the Company is affecting its financial gains. The Local Union […]
