Raw Materials at commodities trader CRU , attended this year ’ s Symposium which brought together government officials , international mining companies , technical specialists , a wide range of domestic industrial partners , and representatives of the agricultural and sustainability sectors . Hughes was impressed by the commitment shown towards promoting the sector in tandem with following a sustainable path capable of supporting the economic development of the nation . “ The ministers highlighted the importance of inclusion in profit share , employment , housing and education for the local population ,”
he notes . “ Without investment from international mining companies in communities in Guinea , we would certainly expect to see a restriction in permitting , and as such , the role of improving non-industrial infrastructure and other spending continues to be a key part of any operations in the region .”
The UK ’ s Department of International Trade ( DIT ) was a part of the largest non-African delegation at the Symposium . The DIT ’ s Mining Sector Manager , Mark Smith , believes support from the UK can help deliver long-term economic prosperity while protecting biodiversity , ecosystems and the environment .
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