Training on Business Development for Small-Scale Mining

In October 2024, the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme conducted a training in Brazzaville for artisanal and small-scale miners. The training aimed to strengthen participants’ entrepreneurial and management skills, introduce business planning as a practical decision-making tool, and promote more inclusive and sustainable mining practices. 

The workshop provided participants with knowledge on key aspects of managing and developing small-scale mining enterprises. Sessions addressed topics such as business planning, access to finance, marketing strategies, the creation and management of business entities and cooperatives, as well as basic accounting principles necessary for running a mining-related business. 

The training was supported by practical case studies and interactive discussions that encouraged peer learning and the exchange of experiences among participants. These exchanges helped identify practical solutions and led to recommendations for improving the management and performance of small-scale mining enterprises. 

As a result, participants gained practical knowledge and skills to better organize, formalize, and sustain their mining activities. This contributes to improving the productivity and income-generating potential of artisanal and small-scale mining businesses.