Canyon Resources receives strong community support for the Minim Martap Bauxite Project

Canyon Resources, the world-class bauxite explorer in Cameroon, announced the receipt of seven letters of support from the key Government and traditional rulers in the region around the Minim Martap Bauxite Project. The letters were addressed to Canyon’s wholly-owned Cameroon subsidiary company, Camalco SA and have been formally presented to the Ministry of Mines and other Government representatives.

The Governor of the Adamaoua Region wrote to the Director-General of Camalco: “I have the honour to let you know that three years after the official launch of the bauxite exploration phase at MINIM-MARTAP, MAKAN and NGAOUNDAL with you in charge, the local administrative authorities and I have noted with satisfaction the progress of the work in the field. Also, the professionalism and conduct of the staff of your company in this large-scale project, which is part of the projects that bring together and create local jobs as integrated into the National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (SND2030).”

“It should be noted that the public consultations for the evaluation of the environmental impacts of this operation that I chaired lead me to believe that Camalco has all the material and human skills to carry out the exploitation of the Minim-Martap bauxite.”

“Given all the above, I would like to testify to you of the support of the active forces of the Adamaoua Region and my own to support the request for the issue of an operating license for your company, which raises many hopes.”

Lamido of Ngaoundere, the Paramount Traditional and Spiritual Leader for the region wrote:  “I have the honour to convey to you, on behalf of all the people of Vina Division, which covers all my traditional command territory, our sincere congratulations and encouragement.”

“It should be noted here that this is the very first mining project in Cameroon and our absolute wish is its effective start for direct employment opportunities for young Cameroonians.”

“We pray to God the most merciful, that the phase of exploitation of this gigantic project takes place in peace and serenity and that it benefits all Cameroonians.”

“Please believe, Mr Director General, the expression of my sincere consideration.”