TECHNOLOGY
“ WITHOUT INVESTMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL MINING COMPANIES IN COMMUNITIES IN GUINEA , WE WOULD CERTAINLY EXPECT TO SEE A RESTRICTION IN PERMITTING ..”
— Justin Hughes , Head of Aluminium Raw Materials , CRU
58
“ Along with a strong policy and governance framework , clear human rights policies are an essential requirement of investors and capital markets throughout the mining lifecycle ,” he adds . “ Our thinking is aligned with that of Minister Magassouba - responsible mining is the only option for lasting success and the mitigation of long-term risks .”
Smith stresses that identifying responsible partners is vital so that sectors such as agriculture can develop to take advantage of the infrastructure built to support the mine : “ Multi-user agreements can help deliver opportunity for economic diversification and growth that will endure after the mine has ceased operation ,” he says . In this area , ImpactAgri ( led by Jon White ) stands out for its efforts in bringing together major companies , investors and stakeholders to create economically viable , socially inclusive , environmentally sustainable agribusinesses across Africa .
Engineering consultants WSP are involved in the push to improve infrastructure as part of the government ’ s
JULY 2019