Ismael Diakite

Chief Representative of the Consortium SMB-Winning Consortium

Mr. Ismael Diakité is the Chief Representative of the SMB-Winning Consortium. He is the Senior Executive Advising in major mining and infrastructure projects development.

His contribution to the recent negotiations and approvals of three (3) Agreements for the last projects of the Consortium related to blocks 1 and 2 of iron ore of Simandou mountain range as well as railway and port infrastructures within the framework of the initiative of the Co development was remarkable.

Previously, Mr. Diakité worked for over 10 years for Rio Tinto in various Senior and Executive management positions in Guinea and abroad.

Mr. Ismael Diakité 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 politics 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.

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 Industry

2024 Agenda Sessions

Enhancing local value – developing Africa’s infrastructure to advance the mineral chain

•   In what ways do current infrastructure limitations across the continent limit investment into mining projects? Is enough being done at the policy level to address this?
•   What are the critical transport and energy investments needed for Southern African producers to fully exploit their minerals?
•   How can investment initiatives, such as the Lobito Corridor, boost access to new mining opportunities, whilst also catalysing both mineral and economic growth?
•   How can African institutions serve as the proactive drivers for similar initiatives for developing viable investment corridors across the continent?

Tuesday 06 February 09:05 - 09:45 Governments Stage

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 09:05 02/06/2024 09:45 Enhancing local value – developing Africa’s infrastructure to advance the mineral chain •   In what ways do current infrastructure limitations across the continent limit investment into mining projects? Is enough being done at the policy level to address this?
•   What are the critical transport and energy investments needed for Southern African producers to fully exploit their minerals?
•   How can investment initiatives, such as the Lobito Corridor, boost access to new mining opportunities, whilst also catalysing both mineral and economic growth?
•   How can African institutions serve as the proactive drivers for similar initiatives for developing viable investment corridors across the continent? Governments Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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