Community
We don't just work in communities. We're part of them.
Our Philosophy
Local First.
98% of our workforce comes from the communities and countries where we operate. This isn't a target we aspire to — it's who we are. From day one, Corica has believed that the future of African mining must be built by African people.
We hire locally, train intensively, and develop career pathways that turn entry-level operators into supervisors and managers. When we leave a site, the skills, experience, and economic benefit stay in the community.
This is what separates us from contractors who import workforces and extract value. We invest in people and communities because it's the right thing to do — and because it makes us a better company.
Local Workforce
Across all operations in 6 countries. Not a target — a reality we've maintained since founding.
Three Pillars of Community Investment
How We Invest
Community impact isn't a side project — it's central to how we operate. Three pillars guide our approach.
Local Employment
Hiring Locally First
We don't import workforces — we build them. 98% of our people come from the communities and countries where we operate.
- Local hiring as default, not exception
- Career pathways from entry-level to management
- Fair wages and zero discrimination
- Skills that stay in the community
Local Supply Chains
Building Economic Ecosystems
Partnering with local suppliers, reducing import dependency, and creating supporting industries around our operations.
- Local supplier development programmes
- Reducing dependency on international imports
- Building capacity in local businesses
- Economic multiplier effect in host regions
Community Development
Investing in What Lasts
Direct investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare that serves communities long after mining operations end.
- Schools and educational facilities
- Health clinics and medical support
- Water and sanitation infrastructure
- Agricultural and business training for families
Community Impact
By the Numbers
Local Workforce
Local Jobs Created
Countries with Programmes
Community Investment
On the Ground
Community Stories
Real stories of impact from the communities where we operate. From first-time operators becoming supervisors to local suppliers growing into thriving businesses — these are the stories that define us.
Mali — Where It All Began
Since our founding in 2002 in Kayes, Mali, as SFTP, we've built a workforce of thousands of skilled Malian operators, supervisors, and managers — many of whom started as entry-level workers with no mining experience.
Building Local Supply Chains
Across West Africa, we partner with local suppliers for everything from vehicle parts to camp services. Every local contract creates jobs beyond the mine — mechanics, drivers, cooks, and traders who sustain their families.
Training & Education
Discover how the Corica Academy is closing Africa's mining skills gap — one operator, one technician, one leader at a time.
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