Seydou Coulibaly
Director General, Mines & Geology Ministry of Mines, Oil & Energy, Côte d’Ivoire
Mining engineer, graduate from the Felix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute of Yamoussoukro.
- 1993-1998: Graduate engineer at the Afema gold mine in Aboisso (Côte d’Ivoire);
- 1999-2003: Production superintendent at the Angovia gold mine, African mining company (Cominor group, current ENDEAVOUR MINING) in Bouaflé (Côte d’Ivoire);
- 2004-2007: Morila gold mine (Randgold), senior production superintendent (Mali), West Africa;
- 2008-2012: Operations manager at Yaourè gold Mine, (Côte d’Ivoire);
- 2013-2014: Manager of Mining Engineering at the Mining Development Company (Côte d’Ivoire);
- 2014-2023: Technical advisor to the Minister of Mines;
- Since April 4, 2023: General Manager of Mines and Geology.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Country Showcase – Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire presents its dynamic mining sector and the government’s vision for positioning the country as a leading West African minerals hub. The session will explore recent discoveries in gold, lithium, and nickel; infrastructure developments that enhance export capacity; and the policy framework driving sustainable and inclusive growth. It will also provide updates as to the Lafigué Mine and Koné Gold Project.
Tuesday 10 February 11:00 - 12:30 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)
Governance, regulation and policy
Investment
Côte d’Ivoire presents its dynamic mining sector and the government’s vision for positioning the country as a leading West African minerals hub. The session will explore recent discoveries in gold, lithium, and nickel; infrastructure developments that enhance export capacity; and the policy framework driving sustainable and inclusive growth. It will also provide updates as to the Lafigué Mine and Koné Gold Project.
Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/JohannesburgCountry Showcase – Republic of Mali: Un nouveau partenariat pour un secteur minier performant
Mali is re-positioning its mining sector as a strategic engine for national development, explicating the newly adopted mining code as it raises state & local participation in mining projects built upon a stronger mandate for value-addition frameworks. The Ministry will emphasise continuing centrality of gold, whilst also showcasing emerging opportunities in lithium and other battery minerals.
Wednesday 11 February 10:30 - 12:00 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)
Governance, regulation and policy
Investment
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