Kebo Energy will develop the mine alongside partners China Railway 24th Bureau Group – a subsidiary of China Railway Construction Corporation – and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation. Citibank, an international banking powerhouse, has joined as the financial partner for the large-scale project.
Under the terms of the concession agreement, the Guinean government requires Kebo Energy to develop a highway for ore transportation. To meet this obligation, the company has issued a call for tenders for the construction of road infrastructure.
Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya has placed local content as a vital driver for improving the living standards of the population, particularly in mining areas. As such, the government additionally requires Kebo Energy to prioritize the hiring of Guineans with the required skills.