Mining in Francophone West Africa – navigating risks and opportunities
By Africa Matters Ltd
On 30 March 2021, AAMEG hosted the first of Africa Matter Limited’s two-part webinar series, “Mining in Africa – navigating risks and opportunities” offering knowledge and capabilities around the following areas:
ESG and mining in Francophone West Africa
- A brief overview of existing and evolving ESG risks for mining in Francophone West Africa;
- The ‘social’ pillar as the new frontier for investors – a 2021 ESG megatrend
- Strengthening sustainability in mining operations – case studies in Mali and Guinea:
– The nexus between security and ESG in Malian gold mining
– The race to iron ore in Guinea: what is holding back Nimba and Simandou?
