Ismael Diakite
Chief Representative SMB-Winning Consortium
Mr. Ismael Diakité is the Chief Representative of the SMB-Winning Consortium. He is the Senior Executive Advising in major mining and infrastructure projects development.
His contribution to the recent negotiations and approvals of three (3) Agreements for the last projects of the Consortium related to blocks 1 and 2 of iron ore of Simandou mountain range as well as railway and port infrastructures within the framework of the initiative of the Co-development was remarkable.
Previously, he worked for over 10 years for Rio Tinto in various Senior and Executive management positions in Guinea and abroad.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mine Planning and Management, a Master’s degree in Development Economics from the University of Wales, and a Specialized Graduate Diploma (DESS) in policies and public management with the Institute of public Administration and Business Management of Paris.
He is very familiar with the programs of bilateral and international development partners; including the World Bank, USAID and AFD, also involved in the financial structuring of major projects.
Mr Diakité has been leading the Guinea Chamber of Mines since 2019 as the Chairman of the Board.
Outstanding speaker in the Energy Transition, Critical Minerals role and contribution to the carbon footprint reduction, under sustainable mining strategic objectives, he carries over 25 years’ experience in the extractive
Industries.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Evolving African policy and value - developing a mutually beneficial mineral blueprint
- With greater restrictions being placed on exports of raw minerals across the continent, how has the current approach to local value addition failed?
- Why are producers increasingly leveraging their minerals towards securing greater local content and participation in domestic mining activities from foreign players?
- Looking at the long-standing regional development protocols, how can partners support sustainable investments into local mining sectors whilst also promoting transparent & equitable policy?
Monday 03 February 15:45 - 16:30 CTICC2
Intergovernmental Summit
- With greater restrictions being placed on exports of raw minerals across the continent, how has the current approach to local value addition failed?
- Why are producers increasingly leveraging their minerals towards securing greater local content and participation in domestic mining activities from foreign players?
- Looking at the long-standing regional development protocols, how can partners support sustainable investments into local mining sectors whilst also promoting transparent & equitable policy?
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