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SIREXE, known for its focus on sustainable resource extraction and energy efficiency, presents a unique platform for African industries to showcase their innovations and contributions to the mining sector.
SIREXE 2026 is set to be a landmark event in the mining and energy sectors. Its focus on sustainability and technological advancements aligns perfectly with the goals of many African countries seeking to improve their mining practices. The event will gather industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss crucial issues such as environmental impact, resource efficiency, and economic growth. This interview with Mr. Koné Moussa Seydou, Managing Director of SODEMI, delves into the expectations, challenges, and opportunities that SIREXE 2026 holds for Africa.
➥ Question [1]
Present in Côte d’Ivoire’s mining sector since 1962, SODEMI is the State’s technical arm in mining. How does it currently support the sector’s development ambitions in Côte d’Ivoire?
✅ Response
Since its creation in 1962, SODEMI has supported a national ambition: to make the wealth of Côte d’Ivoire’s subsoil a driver of economic and social development. Our role is to improve knowledge of mineral resources, prepare them for development, and contribute to the emergence of projects that create value for our country.
This contribution is based first and foremost on geological research and mineral exploration. By producing reliable data and deepening knowledge of prospective areas, we help reduce technical uncertainties and better guide investment.
We also support the diversification of the national mineral portfolio. Beyond gold, our research activities focus in particular on diamonds, nickel-cobalt, lithium, coltan and other substances of interest for industrial development. However, each potential resource must be confirmed through appropriate work before its economic development can be considered.
SODEMI also operates through its technical services, mineral analysis laboratory, partnerships and equity investments. These resources help bring national expertise together with the skills, technologies and funding needed to develop projects.
Finally, we pay particular attention to the supervision of small-scale mining production, skills development and dialogue with communities. Our ambition is to contribute to a high-performing, responsible mining industry that is more fully integrated into Côte d’Ivoire’s economy.
➥ Question [2]
Knowledge of the subsoil is an essential step in developing a country’s mining potential. How does SODEMI’s geological and mining research help better identify and develop Côte d’Ivoire’s mineral resources?
✅ Response
Knowledge of the subsoil is the first infrastructure for mining development. Before building a mine, it is necessary to identify favourable geological formations, understand mineralisation, verify its continuity and progressively assess its economic interest.
The approach involves combining field observations, geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical data, as well as laboratory analyses. Depending on the results obtained and the maturity of the projects, investigations are deepened through subsurface work and drilling.
SODEMI contributes its field experience, its geoscientific documentary resources and its technical capabilities to this process. Our mineral analysis laboratory plays an essential role in ensuring reliable results. The accreditation obtained in 2023 under the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, for analyses within the scope of gold, reflects this commitment to competence and quality.
It is essential to distinguish between a mineralisation indication, a mineral resource and an economically mineable deposit. An interesting grade alone is not enough to demonstrate the viability of a mine. Volumes, processing methods, costs, infrastructure, and environmental and social conditions must also be examined.
Our contribution therefore consists in advancing projects on the basis of verifiable information. Better knowledge of resources enables investors to make more informed decisions and allows Côte d’Ivoire to better assess and develop its mineral wealth.
➥ Question [3]
Structuring the mining sector also requires better organisation of activities and more responsible exploitation of resources. In your view, what are the main levers that need to be strengthened to make progress in this direction?
✅ Response
The structuring of the sector is based on five main levers, namely:
- the quality of governance;
- the professionalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM);
- health, safety and the environment;
- traceability of substances and transactions;
- skills development and local content.
It should be noted that ongoing dialogue with neighbouring communities is essential to implementing these measures.
➥ Question [4]
A new Mining Code is expected in Côte d’Ivoire by 2027. How could this reform affect SODEMI’s activities and represent a turning point for the development of Côte d’Ivoire’s mining industry, particularly in terms of investment and the development of national resources?
✅ Response
The reform of the Mining Code is an important opportunity to adapt our legal framework to developments in the industry and to Côte d’Ivoire’s development ambitions. Without prejudging the adoption timetable or the final provisions, we believe it should reconcile investment attractiveness, the development of national resources and a balanced sharing of benefits.
The guidelines presented by the ministry take into account, in particular, local content, underground mines, satellite mines and research involving several substances. SODEMI has been involved in the review process alongside the administration and professional organisations.
For our company, which aims to develop multiple commodities and support the ongoing evolution of technologies, an updated framework could affect its strategy by structuring partnerships and facilitating long-term financing for exploration programmes.
Better consideration of the diversity of substances present within the same area could also open up development opportunities, subject to the provisions ultimately adopted.
For our country, the challenge is to increase the economic benefits: skilled jobs, local procurement, skills development and the processing of substances when technical, energy and commercial conditions allow.
The impact of this reform will also depend on its implementation. Consistent implementing regulations, adequately equipped and pragmatic institutions, and effective oversight will be needed to turn legal guidelines into lasting results.
➥ Question [5]
As the global sponsor of SIREXE 2026, what do you expect from this event in terms of strengthening exchanges between mining-sector stakeholders and advancing discussion about the future of mining in Côte d’Ivoire?
✅ Response
Our commitment as global sponsor reflects our determination to contribute actively to the future of Côte d’Ivoire’s mining sector. We expect SIREXE 2026 to foster exchanges that lead to concrete cooperation, better-prepared projects and solutions that can be implemented on the ground.
The theme dedicated to infrastructure is particularly relevant. Mining competitiveness depends on energy, transport, water and logistics. It also relies on geoscientific infrastructure and the expertise needed to identify resources.
We first wish to meet technical and financial partners who may be able to support the maturation of projects, particularly major ones. We also want to deepen discussion on shared infrastructure, so that investments related to mines benefit more broadly the affected areas, the country and other economic activities.
The exhibition should also help advance discussions on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), training, innovation and the participation of national companies in value chains.
Botswana’s presence as the guest country offers an opportunity to share experiences, particularly in mining governance and diamond development. We hope these exchanges will help foster cooperation suited to the realities of Côte d’Ivoire.
For SODEMI, the success of SIREXE will be measured by the follow-up to the meetings: structured partnerships, skills transfers, promotion of national expertise, cooperation programmes and projects that create value.
Our ambition remains to help transform Côte d’Ivoire’s mineral potential into sustainable progress for its people.
SIREXE 2026 holds immense promise for the African mining industry. By addressing environmental concerns, embracing technology, and ensuring economic sustainability, African countries can significantly impact the global mining landscape. This event is not just a showcase but a catalyst for transformation and growth, setting the stage for a more sustainable and prosperous future.
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