Sectors·Mining & local processing

04 / SectorMining & local processing

« Mining value is not captured at extraction alone. »

Exploration, compliance, processing and training change the equation.

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Field photo — Mining & local processing

ProvisionalMarket read

Sector indicators — provisional

12+

Active mining permits (gold, diamond, uranium)

Pilot local processing sites

30+

Companies in exploration on the territory

Under revision

Mining code being updated

01Why now

An identified market tension.

Exploration, compliance, processing and training change the equation.

Entry points exist at several levels. The delegation makes it possible to qualify the real priorities, their maturity, and the relevant technical counterparts.

02Value creation

Three structuring entry points.

01 — Explore

Explore

Geological data, drilling, geochemistry, modelling.

02 — Serve

Serve

Equipment, consumables, maintenance, safety, HSE.

03 — Process & train

Process & train

Assay, certification, refining, cutting, skills.

03Relevant profiles

Who should come.

01Juniors & majors

02HSE services

03Geoscience

04Refinery / cutting

05Compliant trading

06ESG & audit

04What you come to find in Bangui

Reading of priorities

Maturity, calendar, counterparts.

Identifying counterparts

Authorities, operators, local partners.

Outbound action plan

Documentation, technical mission, calendar.

05Possible entry formats

Four compatible modes.

Invest

Equity contribution, participation, JV.

Deliver

EPC contract, supply, equipment.

Operate

Concession, operation, O&M.

Structure

Advisory mandate, structuring, financing.

06Flagship projects

Three files to qualify on site.

Gold chain · Berbérati refining

Under study

Gold chain · Berbérati refining

Creation of a certified local refining hub. Exit from artisanal production.

Industrial diamond · Bangui cutting

To be structured

Industrial diamond · Bangui cutting

Cutting and certification workshop. Local margin capture along the chain.

Mongoumba lithium exploration

Drilling underway

Mongoumba lithium exploration

In-depth drilling and deposit qualification. South-west, identified priority zone.

Illustrative projects — final selection set with the Central African counterpart.

07Regulatory framework

A framework being built.

Standard PPAs, tariffs, guarantee mechanisms. The pieces are falling into place. The exact reading is done on site, with the relevant counterparts.

Energy framework law · 2024 revision under implementation
Investment code · 10-year stability
PPA mechanism · standard framework being finalised
Partial risk guarantee · co-instruction with partners
Tariff structure · progressive tariff review

08The mission

5 days in Bangui · covered from Addis Ababa onwards.

Base package · 2 representatives per company
Single-room add-on
Additional representatives possible
Flight country of origin → Addis not included

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09Take action

Three entry points.

Step 1

Request a conversation →

30-min call with a sector lead.

Step 2

Receive the note →

Confidential document on the Mining & local processing sector.

Step 3

Apply →

Multi-step form. Qualification interview thereafter.

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