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The Government of Sierra Leone has engaged members of the press and key stakeholders ahead of the upcoming Sierra Leone Mining Week, with discussions centered on how the country’s mining industry can deliver greater value addition through investment, collaboration, and sustainable sector growth.
The Special Press Conference brought together representatives from both government and the private sector, including the Hon. Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, who joined stakeholders in outlining the importance of the event to the future of the country’s mining sector.
During the engagement, participants discussed strategies aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s mining industry and ensuring that the sector contributes more meaningfully to national development.
Discussions focused on promoting investment opportunities, encouraging stronger partnerships among stakeholders, and advancing sustainable growth within the industry.
The conference also highlighted the role of Sierra Leone Mining Week as a platform expected to bring together industry players, policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders to engage on issues affecting the mining sector and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Officials noted that the event is intended to support dialogue on improving the mining industry’s contribution to the country’s economy while creating opportunities for growth and development across the sector.
The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, together with private sector stakeholders, expressed optimism that the engagement would help strengthen cooperation among actors in the mining industry and promote discussions that could lead to increased value addition and long-term sustainability within Sierra Leone’s mineral sector.
