A Milestone in Community Collaboration and Partnership

Based the 1st commitment signed on March 29, 2023, the local village chiefs and SOMIDA have set up their mode of cooperation in the form of a joint committee called Comité Communautaire DASA (CCD). Procedures were drawn up to define how the community committee would operate.

On August 11, 2024, SOMIDA successfully hosted the inaugural meeting of the CCD at the DASA mine in Dajy Camp. The event was officiated by the mayors of Tchirozérine and Dannat (Administrative Delegates), further solidifying the committee’s role in the community. This committee was created to serve as a joint platform for collaboration between the DASA mining project and surrounding communities.

The CCD aims to ensure that local communities are actively involved in decisions impacting their region. Chaired by the Administrative Delegate of Tchirozérine, the meeting established a foundation for future collaboration, emphasizing mutual respect and partnership.

This initiative highlights SOMIDA’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and building strong relationships with the communities surrounding the DASA mine.

The CCD is composed of all village chiefs within a 30 km radius of the DASA site, alongside other community leaders. The committee’s day-to-day governance is managed by an executive body, which includes seven members selected from within the community, the two mayors of Tchiro and Dannat, and a SOMIDA representative.