By Alvin Lansana Kargbo
Amid growing national and international conversations on the future of responsible mineral exploitation and sustainable investment, CTC Mining (SL) Limited has distinguished itself as one of the key corporate sponsors of the ongoing Sierra Leone Mining Week 2026, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the growth, modernization and long-term sustainability of Sierra Leone’s extractive industry.
The high-profile five-day event, which commenced on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 at the Freetown International Conference Centre and is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, 23rd May 2026, has convened Government officials, mining companies, investors, development partners and sector stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to deliberate on critical issues relating to mining governance, sustainability, innovation and investment opportunities within the extractive industry.
As one of the event’s key sponsors, CTC Mining (SL) Limited established a strong presence throughout the opening sessions and exhibition activities, where its booth attracted considerable attention from delegates, investors and participants interested in understanding the company’s operations and its role within Sierra Leone’s mining landscape. Through its participation, the company utilized the platform to showcase its services, engage relevant stakeholders and strengthen strategic relationships within the sector.
The CTC Mining (SL) Limited exhibition stand quickly became a vibrant centre for networking, business interaction and industry engagement during the conference, reflecting the company’s growing influence and expanding footprint in Sierra Leone’s extractive sector. Company representatives held engagements with both local and international participants, emphasizing the significance of collaboration, innovation and responsible mining practices as important pillars for economic advancement and long-term sectoral growth.
The company’s prominence at the conference gained additional recognition during the opening proceedings when Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, toured the exhibition arena and paid a visit to the CTC Mining (SL) Limited booth. The visit highlighted the company’s increasing relevance within the nation’s mining industry and underscored its contribution to conversations aimed at strengthening the sector and promoting sustainable development.
In an interview with The Calabash Newspaper, the Legal and Compliance Manager of CTC Mining (SL) Limited, Ms. Aminata Keita, described the Sierra Leone Mining Week as a valuable platform that fosters productive engagement among Government institutions, investors, mining companies, industry stakeholders and local communities.
According to Ms. Aminata Keita, CTC Mining (SL) Limited views its participation in the conference as an important opportunity to reaffirm the company’s commitment to responsible mining, local content promotion, employment generation and the sustainable development of Sierra Leone’s extractive sector.
She stressed that meaningful collaboration and constructive dialogue remain crucial to building a stronger mining industry capable of supporting national development aspirations. Ms. Aminata Keita noted that bringing together major actors within the sector creates opportunities for stronger partnerships, stimulates investor confidence and encourages policy discussions that can drive long-term economic progress in Sierra Leone.
Ms. Aminata Keita further maintained that CTC Mining (SL) Limited remains dedicated to contributing positively to the country’s extractive industry through regulatory compliance, effective community engagement and the adoption of sustainable operational standards aimed at supporting both the mining sector and the broader economy.
Through its active participation and visible corporate presence at Sierra Leone Mining Week 2026, CTC Mining (SL) Limited has continued to position itself among emerging companies championing responsible mining, industry partnership and sustainable development, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s economic growth through a vibrant and accountable extractive sector.
