I ’ m proud to be part of this project because it will bring hope and opportunities for Guinea ,” Aissata Beavogui , Director General of Guinea Alumina Corporation S . A . (“ GAC ”) tell us . Beavogui is spearheading the mining company ’ s bauxite export project , currently under construction in what is the largest greenfield investment in Guinea in four decades . A later phase envisages an alumina refinery .

GAC is passionate about the export project , though this is by no means the company ’ s sole focus . Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR ) and connecting with the national mining industry are also priorities for GAC . For instance , it is a platinum sponsor of the Symposium Mines Guinée – a summit organised by the Guinean government . We quiz Beavogui about GAC and how its ongoing project benefits Guinea .

Beavogui tells us that GAC was established in 2001 . The project advanced well through completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study ( BFS ) along with approval of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ( ESIA ). However , the global financial crisis of 2008 / 2009 impacted the ability and interest of some of the partners to fund their share of equity .

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