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Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has called on Canadian investors to explore the country’s vast critical minerals sector, describing Sierra Leone as one of Africa’s most promising destinations for mining investment.
Speaking in Edmonton, Canada, Koroma showcased Sierra Leone’s abundant mineral resources, highlighting significant deposits of lithium, graphite, rare earth elements, nickel, cobalt, iron ore, gold, diamonds, rutile, and bauxite.
He also outlined the government’s ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing investor confidence within the mining sector.
According to the Deputy Minister, the implementation of the National Critical Minerals Strategy 2026–2031 and the Mines and Minerals Development Act 2022 has created a more investor-friendly environment through streamlined licensing procedures, improved access to geological data, and greater regulatory certainty.
“The global race for critical minerals is accelerating, and Sierra Leone is ready to become one of the defining mining investment destinations of the next decade,” Koroma said.
He noted that the government’s commitment to responsible mineral development is designed to attract long-term investment while ensuring sustainable growth and economic benefits for the country.
Koroma concluded by inviting Canadian mining companies and investors to partner with Sierra Leone in unlocking its untapped mineral wealth, emphasizing the potential for mutually beneficial investments that support economic development and shared prosperity.
