Ghana joins FLSmidth’s global mining service expansion drive

FLSmidth, a global leader in mining technology and services, is strengthening its presence in key mining regions with the establishment and expansion of multiple service centres worldwide.As part of its CORE’26 mining strategy, the company is set to enhance its service capabilities, with Ghana emerging as a strategic location for its latest investments. FLSmidth’s investment signals confidence in the country’s mining sector and its potential for sustained growth.In 2025, FLSmidth will launch new service centres in Accra, Ghana; Surabaya, Indonesia; and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, broadening its footprint to better support mining operations.Additionally, its Mackay, Australia facility will be relocated to a larger site, while existing centres in Parauapebas, Brazil; Karaganda, Kazakhstan; and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia will undergo significant upgrades. Another expansion is already underway in Chloorkop, South Africa, with completion slated for 2026.The move is designed to bolster FLSmidth’s capacity to provide on-the-ground support for mining companies, improving efficiency and minimising equipment downtime. The service centres will serve as hubs for equipment maintenance, repairs, and spare parts distribution, ensuring faster turnaround times for customers operating in these regions.Christian Fabry, Head of Professional Services at FLSmidth, emphasised the company’s commitment to enhancing customer support.

“Our service centres serve primarily as workshops for improving or repairing customer equipment and can also have warehousing capabilities for distribution. With these new openings and expansions, we further strengthen our service capabilities and best-in-class service offerings to customers. We can do that by shortening the operational downtime for customers thanks to the service centres’ strategic proximity to mine sites and greater availability of spare and wear parts to local customers,” he said.On his part, Mr. Sulemanu Koney, Executive Director of the Chamber, welcomed the establishment of a service centre by FLSmidth, noting that such strategic investment that will enhance the efficiency of Ghana’s mining industry.

According to him, the sector remains the country’s largest source of export revenue, providing essential foreign exchange earnings to sustain the economy.Gold alone accounted for over 50 percent of total export revenue, reinforcing Ghana’s position as Africa’s leading gold producer in 2024. The Executive Director pointed out that the minerals sector contributed over 60 percent of total export earnings, exceeding revenues from crude oil, cocoa, and inward remittances.

“Therefore, the greatest impact of the mining sector on job creation is through its relationship with mining support service providers such as FLSmidth,” he said.Present at the event was Denmark’s Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Tom Nørring, who acknowledged FLSmidth’s latest investment as a reflection of the company’s strong confidence in the West African country’s mining industry.

FLSmidth is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge mining solutions that optimise productivity and operational efficiency. Its expanded service network will provide mining companies with critical support, including:

• A robust inventory of OEM spare parts and consumables at regional service centres
• A network of highly skilled field engineers offering both on-site and remote support
• Advanced mineral laboratory services for precise testing and analysis
• Upgrades, rebuilds, and exchange services to extend the lifespan and efficiency of mining equipment