Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Country Showcase - Islamic Republic of Mauritania

In partnership with Kinross, the Ministry of Mines will present on its strategic expansion of the flagship mine near Tasiast and the enhanced partnerships between the government and private sector. A particular focus will be placed on operational scale-up, infrastructure linkages and the investment and regulatory framework offering clarity for long term stability.


Tuesday 10 February 15:30 - 17:00 Country Showcases Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 15:30 02/10/2026 17:00 Country Showcase - Islamic Republic of Mauritania In partnership with Kinross, the Ministry of Mines will present on its strategic expansion of the flagship mine near Tasiast and the enhanced partnerships between the government and private sector. A particular focus will be placed on operational scale-up, infrastructure linkages and the investment and regulatory framework offering clarity for long term stability. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Olivier Pognon

Director & CEO, ALSF

Speakers

Ahmed Taleb

Minister’s Senior Advisor, Ministry of Mines and Industry of Mauritania

Baba Salihi

External Relations VP, Kinross Tasiast

Bilal Ebat

Secretary General, Ministry of Mines and Industry of Mauritania

Cissé Traoré

Director of Exploration, Agence Nationale de Recherches Géologique et du Patrimoine Minier

Ibrahima M’Bodj

Director of Research and Diversification, Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière

Philip Mitchell

Executive Chairman, AURA Energy