6 September 2024
Ivindo Iron welcomes a ministerial delegation
Last month, our Ivindo Iron team in Gabon hosted a high-level ministerial delegation at our Belinga site, led by Gabon’s Minister of Mines, Gilles Nembe, accompanied by the Minister of Commerce, Marie Paulette Amouyeme Ollame, and the High Commissioner for the Belinga Project, Laurent Ngozo Issondou.
The delegation also included experts from the Ministry of Mines, the Chairman of the Board of Ivindo Iron, Christian Magnagna, and Fortescue President Africa /Ivindo Iron CEO, Ed Kalajzic.
This visit highlighted the importance of the Belinga project for Gabon’s development. The Minister closely followed the project's progress, including exploration activities and ongoing studies, which are crucial for the feasibility study.
Ivindo Iron also emphasized its commitment to local communities, with over 85 per cent of its employees being Gabonese, and community initiatives, such as the ‘Resources for Schools’ program, benefiting over 11,000 students.
The focus was also on continuous training and skill development for employees, with training sessions, including first aid training, for over 75 people. Ivindo Iron also discussed significant investments made with Gabonese suppliers, further reinforcing local development.
The Minister concluded by explaining the different phases of mining activities before visiting the infirmary and core storage area, where he interacted with young geologists. The visit continued to the New Camp for a technical mission on the Bakota South sites.
The Minister of Mines' visit reflects the shared commitment of the Gabonese government and Ivindo Iron to ensure the success of the Belinga project and its ongoing contribution to the economic and social development of the region.
The delegation also included experts from the Ministry of Mines, the Chairman of the Board of Ivindo Iron, Christian Magnagna, and Fortescue President Africa /Ivindo Iron CEO, Ed Kalajzic.
This visit highlighted the importance of the Belinga project for Gabon’s development. The Minister closely followed the project's progress, including exploration activities and ongoing studies, which are crucial for the feasibility study.
Ivindo Iron also emphasized its commitment to local communities, with over 85 per cent of its employees being Gabonese, and community initiatives, such as the ‘Resources for Schools’ program, benefiting over 11,000 students.
The focus was also on continuous training and skill development for employees, with training sessions, including first aid training, for over 75 people. Ivindo Iron also discussed significant investments made with Gabonese suppliers, further reinforcing local development.
The Minister concluded by explaining the different phases of mining activities before visiting the infirmary and core storage area, where he interacted with young geologists. The visit continued to the New Camp for a technical mission on the Bakota South sites.
The Minister of Mines' visit reflects the shared commitment of the Gabonese government and Ivindo Iron to ensure the success of the Belinga project and its ongoing contribution to the economic and social development of the region.