Exploring the multiplier effect of Mauritania’s only gold mine *CNBCAfrica

Kinross Gold’s Tasiast Mine is Mauritania’s only gold mine and 90 per cent of its workforce are targeted from areas surrounding the mine and from across the country. Also at play is the setting up of procurement partnerships with communities in the region. There’s no doubt that a mining concession brings huge benefits to a country and it’s GDP through taxes & concession fees. However, beyond this, job creation and the up-skilling of locals is an additional priority. It’s Africa’s Time visited to explore this public private partnership, its commitment to best practice environmental standards, and the impact it is having on Mauritania and its people.