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Who We Are
African Owned, Global Standards. Building the future of mining in Africa — from the inside.
The Heart of Africa
“Africans should
have hope for a better future.”
This is why we exist. This is what drives us every day. Every decision we make, every country we enter, every person we hire — it all comes back to this belief.
Where It All Began
An Excavator,
a Truck,
& a Big Belief.
In 2002, in Kayes, Mali, we founded SFTP with almost nothing — one excavator, one truck, and a belief that Africans could build their own mining services company. No international backing, no big name, just conviction.
That conviction got us our first contract, and then the next, and the next. In 2005 we won our first major mining contract. By 2016 we had expanded into four countries. In 2018 we rebranded SFTP as Corica.
Every step of that journey was built on trust — trust from our clients, our partners, and our people. Today we operate across six countries, trusted by some of Africa’s leading mineral producers.
- 2002
Founded as SFTP in Kayes, Mali
- 2005
First Major Contract
- 2016
Expanded to 4 Countries
- 2018
Rebranded Corica
- 2024
Underground Division
- 2026
6 Countries, 4,000+ People
African Owned, Global Standards
Who Is Corica?
African Owned
Founded in 2002 in Kayes, Mali, as SFTP. Led by African leadership. The only independent, African-owned mining services company of our scale.
Global Standards
Triple ISO certified through BSI — quality, environment, and occupational health & safety. World-class systems and processes.
Local Knowledge
Operating across 6 countries, navigating complex environments where others pull back. Deep understanding of African terrain, regulation, and communities.
Our Belief
Africans should have hope for a better future. Every decision, every country we enter, every person we hire — it all comes back to this.
The Corica Way
Today at a Glance
People
Machines
Countries
Mining experience
Local Workforce
ISO Certified
The Corica Way
More than machines.
It’s about bringing people together.
Anyone can bring machines to a mine site. It’s the people, the culture, and the standards that make the difference. That’s the Corica Way.
Local First
We hire, train, and develop where we operate. 98% of our workforce comes from local communities. We invest in people before machines.
No Shortcuts
Safety, standards, and integrity above all else. Triple ISO certified through BSI — quality, environment, health & safety. Every site, every shift.
Stronger Together
We solve problems others can’t — by bringing people, expertise, equipment, and communities together. Partnership is in our DNA.
Becoming Africa’s
Regional Champion
We’re not just a mining services company. We’re building the infrastructure, skills, and supply chains that Africa’s mining industry needs to thrive — from the inside.
Corica Academy
Closing Africa’s Mining Skills Gap
A dedicated training centre benefiting mine owners, service providers, and governments. Building the workforce that Africa’s mining future demands — operators, technicians, safety specialists, and leaders trained to global standards on African soil.
The future of African mining depends on African skills.
Building Local Value Chains
Industrialisation by African People
Vertical integration and supply chain localisation — from facilities and tooling to consumables. Reducing import dependency, creating local supporting industries, and building economic ecosystems around mining operations.
Not relying on international imports — building capacity here.
Operating Across Borders
Navigating Complex Environments
Corica operates across six countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. Our deep local knowledge and community relationships allow us to work effectively in environments that demand understanding and adaptability.
Cross-border capability across 6 countries.
Our Vision for the Future
Do More
for Africans
Than Anyone Else in Mining.
Building Africa’s mining workforce through the Corica Academy
Creating local value chains — from supply to skills to industry
Expanding into new countries, underground mining, and technology