Ismael Diakité

Chief Representative of the Consortium SMB-Winning Consortium

M. Ismael Diakité is currently the Chief Representative of the SMBWinning Consortium. He is the Senior Executive Advising the Chairman and the shareholders in major mining and infrastructure projects development. His contribution to the recent execution of the Simandou mining project 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. M. Diakité chaired the Board of Directors of the Guinea Chamber of Mines from 2019 to June 2025. 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 and advocacy for sustainable mining and substantial local content for resources of the country.