Togo’s parliament approves ratification of statute of Africa Minerals Development Centre

The government of Togo has announced that it has received green light from the parliament to ratify the African Mining Development Center (AMDC).

The move is set to help the country implement reforms in its mining sector and access qualified human resources for mining research. This move will also allow Togo to harmonize its mining code with other nations and unlock its mining potential more effectively.

Togo’s objectives in mining

One of Togo’s objectives is to double the contribution of its mining sector to national wealth. In 2017, the mining sector’s contribution stood at 3.17% according to a report released that year. To achieve this goal, Togo has taken various steps, including the establishment of a State Company dedicated to developing the manganese sector. Overall, ratifying the statutes of the AMDC is a significant step for Togo to enhance its mining industry, promote sustainable development, and increase its economic gains from mining activities.

Togo is centred as one of the leading countries with the largest producer of minerals. Some of the most significant minerals produced here include limestone, gold, and diamonds. The country also has various untapped potential to produce minerals like iron ore, gypsum, bauxite, manganese, zinc, rutile, marble, and more.

One of the most crucial minerals of Togo is phosphate, and the country has approximately 60 million tons in reserves. This mineral gets naturally found in rocks that contain a high concentration of phosphate minerals, and they are further classified into different types including triphylite, monazite, hinsdalite, vanadinite, and erythrite, and more.