The Mining Industrial Group (Sonarem) signed a protocol of agreement with the Chadian company Sonemic to enhance cooperation in geological research, exploration, and mining exploitation, according to a statement from the group on Thursday.
The signing ceremony took place at Sonarem’s headquarters under the supervision of the group’s CEO, Reda Belhadj, in the presence of the Deputy General Manager of the Chadian company Sonemic, Nasser Taha Abdel Jalil, along with officials from both sides.
This protocol aims to promote cooperative relations and define the regulatory framework for coordination conditions and mechanisms between the two parties, enhancing the effectiveness of joint work and allowing for the achievement of set goals, according to the same source.
The agreement focuses on several areas, including the development of geological research and mining exploration, the exchange of technology and expertise in sustainable mining exploitation, as well as strengthening human resource capabilities and launching joint structural projects.
The meeting also addressed parallel draft agreements, including a project for the transfer of expertise and skills aimed at contributing to the development of the mining sector in Chad, alongside another project related to training trainers to enhance human resource capabilities and raise the efficiency of mining sector officials and workers in the country, the statement added.
On this occasion, both parties affirmed their commitment to respecting the principles of good governance, transparency, and compliance with environmental standards throughout various stages of mining activity, in line with sustainable development requirements.
The source added that this agreement reflects a shared desire to consolidate a partnership that would contribute to the valuation of mining resources, support economic diversification, and enhance the attractiveness of investment in the sector, while establishing an African dimension based on South-South cooperation.
