"It’s the fifth edition of Mauritanides and it has become considered as an important event in the international agenda of the extractive sector. The characteristic of this forum is the combination of petroleum companies and mining companies, which is rare in other events as we usually see events focused on only one sector. However, in Mauritanides we have all the extractive sector family in the same forum. It is excellent because we can meet investors in different sectors, we can also meet major company for petroleum and for mining. I think the event is a success; it is a good place for networking and a real opportunity for strengthening the partnership. It is important to highlight that Mauritania is an opportunity for investors to invest in the extractive sector because it is progressing well. "
 
Chemsdine Sow Deina, Director of Mines, SMHPM, Mauritania