The Community Relations Department is an essential link in the management system of the Karma mine. It is responsible for implementing the company's community relations policy. As such, it acts as an interface between the mine and neighboring communities.
Our Relational Strategy
Our strategy is based on the following principles:
- + Respect for the customs and traditions of communities
- + Permanent dialogue: regular consultations with all stakeholders
Intervention Areas
Our interventions focus on:
Monitoring and Liaison Committee (CSL)
Created at the start of mine operations, the CSL is the consultation and dialogue framework par excellence that brings together all mine stakeholders. It holds two ordinary sessions per year.
In addition to this formalized structure, there are other frameworks that allow the mine to maintain periodic exchanges with specific social components such as customary and religious authorities, artisanal miners, and administrative authorities.
These regular exchanges strengthen trust, support peaceful coexistence and ensure that community concerns are considered in the mine's actions.
All these actions are part of the State's economic, social and cultural development policy.
Education
- • Construction and rehabilitation of schools
- • Solar electrification
- • Provision of school furniture
- • Promotion of excellence
- • Improvement of learning conditions
Health
- • Construction and equipment of Namissiguima CSPS
- • Provision of ambulances
- • Rehabilitation of Kononga CSPS
Access to Water
- • Construction of wells and boreholes
- • Pastoral boreholes
- • Water reservoirs
- • Water towers and potable water supply systems
Livelihoods & Economic Development
- • Support to Project Affected Persons (PAP)
- • Agricultural inputs
- • Professional training
- • Market gardening and livestock
- • Income generating activities
Infrastructure & Accessibility
- • Paving of 7.5 km of RD149 road
- • Associated sanitation works
- • Improved mobility and reduced dust nuisances
The MDF is Néré Mining's main social investment instrument. It funds priority projects jointly identified with the communities surrounding the Karma mine.
Completed projects
Classroom construction
Construction and rehabilitation of classrooms in surrounding villages to improve learning conditions for children in the area.
Borehole rehabilitation
Rehabilitation and creation of drinking water points in impacted communities to ensure access to water for surrounding populations.
Support for women's groups
Support for women's groups through training, equipment and start-up funds for income-generating activities.
Vocational training
Vocational training programmes for young people from surrounding villages to prepare them for the local and regional labour market.
Education Initiative
- ✓ 850+ students in scholarship programs
- ✓ Technical vocational training
- ✓ Teacher development programs
- ✓ School infrastructure improvements
Healthcare Program
- ✓ 12 community health clinics
- ✓ Free medical consultations
- ✓ Maternal & child health focus
- ✓ Nutritional support programs
Infrastructure Development
- ✓ 42km of roads built/maintained
- ✓ Water supply systems
- ✓ Electricity access expansion
- ✓ Market and community centers
In order to cultivate and maintain peaceful and harmonious relations with communities, the mine has developed grievance and conflict management mechanisms. These systems prioritize dialogue, respect and transparency.
Submission
Grievances can be submitted in person at the community relations office, by phone or via the contact form.
Processing
Each grievance is recorded, reviewed and a response provided within a maximum of 30 days.
Resolution
Follow-up is carried out to verify complainant satisfaction and identify any corrective measures required.
The Karma mine is surrounded by several villages whose populations are directly affected by mining activities. Néré Mining maintains active relations with all these communities.
Surrounding villages: Karma, Sirgadji, Goinré, Rambo and neighbouring localities in Zondoma and Yatenga provinces.
The interactive map of impacted villages and MDF achievements will be available shortly.
Néré Mining works closely with local associations, women's groups, agricultural cooperatives and youth organisations to maximise the impact of its social investments.
Types of partners
Village development associations that carry and coordinate community projects in the villages surrounding the mine.
Women's groups active in income-generating activities, crafts and agri-food processing.
Farmer and herder organisations with which Néré Mining coordinates actions to preserve agricultural activities.
Youth associations involved in training, awareness and professional integration programmes.