Ghana: Cardinal Namdini Mining strengthens local businesses through supplier summit

Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd. (CNML) has held a Local Suppliers and Business Summit aimed at strengthening the capacity of local businesses to participate in the mining value chain.

The summit brought together local suppliers and businesses, financial institutions, insurance companies and CNML personnel to discuss local content requirements, financial management and the mining company’s procurement processes.

CNML said approximately 90% of the participating businesses were based in the Upper East Region, reflecting its focus on businesses in its host and surrounding communities.

Participants received information on local content and regulatory requirements, financial management for suppliers, and CNML’s procurement philosophy and expectations.

Speaking at the event, CNML’s Vice President for Community and Social Responsibility, Mr Qi Xuanya, said the company viewed local content as more than a regulatory requirement.

He said local content provided an opportunity to strengthen Ghanaian businesses, create employment, build local capacity and retain greater value within the local economy.

Mr Xuanya encouraged local businesses to engage with CNML, understand the operational requirements of the Namdini Mine and continuously develop their capacity to provide goods and services required by the operation.

The event was attended by CNML’s Manager for Supply Chain Management, Mr Justice Okoe-Martey; Superintendent for CSR, Mr Maxwell Wooma; and Superintendent for Local Content and Grievance Management, Mr Godwin Bade Daamir.

CNML said the summit formed part of its broader efforts to promote local participation in the mining value chain and help businesses better understand procurement processes, regulatory requirements and opportunities within the mining industry.