is necessary . “ This must bring with it a commitment from across the industry to employ and train Guinean staff , ensuring that a legacy of a growing skilled workforce is engendered ,” he adds . “ Clearly , the potential impact that irresponsible mining can have upon the natural environment and the communities that are affected by mining activity are high on everyone ’ s agenda . It is imperative miners , and their advisors minimise the impact of their activities and enhance the benefits that international investment into local industry can offer .”
Echoing the words of Magassouba , Burrell believes working alongside the government and local people is the best way to ensure investments are optimised . Going forward , it will be up to organisations like Guinea ’ s Chamber of Mines ( led by President Malick Ndiaye ) to play an intermediary role between the mining industry , the United Nations system working towards its 2030 Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and local governments , in order to develop innovative partnerships to realise meaningful development impacts .
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