Mining Magazine May 2017 | Page 53

AFRICA
How important is sustainability ? What is your major goal ? The Ministry of Mines and Geology main goal is to transform the non-renewable resources of Guinea into sustainable development gains for all stakeholders . In that spirit , the government in partnership with the World Economic Forum , the International Finance Corporation , UNDP , the African Minerals Development Center and GIZ , launched and achieved the Responsible Mineral Development Initiative ( RMDI ) during 2016-2017 . The Ministry with its partners gathered together for seven months mining operators , local communities , civil society and the state around a shared mining vision to identify priority themes , areas for joint actions and approaches to sustainably advance Guinea mineral development . The recommendation that emanated from this initiative is informing the government ’ s national strategic plan for the mining Mining . The Ministry has a win-win and effective business approach to the development of the industry . In that respect , it has create a one-stop shop to promote greater efficiency in the delivery of non-mining permits and cut down on cost for mining companies .
For a sustainable approach to community development , the Ministry in collaboration with the PNUD , elaborated last month a CSR policy for the mining Mining .
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