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‘In terms of environmental impact, the use of this software has optimised drilling targets, thereby reducing environmental damage and financial resources needed for drilling work.’
Better targeted exploration meant budgets could be adjusted and investments made elsewhere instead, Kouadio said.
‘Thanks to our work, discoveries continue to emerge at the Lauzoua manganese mine, promoting sustainable and responsible exploitation of these resources.’
Challenges for SODEMI
Despite the use of modern tools, SODEMI still faced a number of external challenges, especially around competition and the need for collaboration and partnerships, he said.
‘The mining sector attracts growing competition, including well-funded international companies, which can reduce opportunities for local businesses.
‘Also, establishing partnerships with other companies and institutions can be difficult, but it is essential for sharing knowledge and resources.’
Access to specialised training and experts in geophysics and advanced software could also be limited, which hindered the full adoption of modern technologies.
As well as having to overcome those obstacles, mining companies had to cope with the country’s inherent geotechnical variability, Kouadio said.