Olivier Bustin

Dec 5, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Olivier Bustin |Alastair Dale |Arwyn Jones

The current contractual model needs to change if the market is to work for all parties. Côte d'Ivoire is considered one of West Africa's top electricity performers, possessing the third largest power generation system on the African continent and is one of West Africa's leading electricity exporters. Today, over 90% of the Ivorian population has access to electricity, and investments are underway, notably in thermal and renewable energies, to improve this performance over the next 12 months.

Oct 25, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Olivier Bustin |Alastair Dale |Aleesha Way

The implementing rules under the Local Content Act 2023 have been introduced and recently came into force. Similar to recent developments in other African countries, the new law and regulatory requirements are aimed at enhancing participation by Malian citizens in ownership, supply of goods and services, and employment in the mining industry. The new decree provides that any foreign subcontractor providing services to a mining operating company is now required to have 35% Malian ownership.

Oct 4, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Olivier Bustin

The Green Hydrogen Code, which was passed on 9 September, sets out the legal, tax and customs regime for developing and operating green hydrogen in the country, and defines the rights and obligations of the businesses carrying out these activities. The new law sets also out an institutional framework empowering the Ministry of Energy to implement the governmental policy for developing and operating green hydrogen in Mauritania.

Oct 2, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Olivier Bustin |Sylvia Tonova

The three countries announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS - a regional group of 15 nations focused on economic integration and collaboration among its members - in January. Before the announcement, all three countries were subject to political and economic sanctions by ECOWAS following military coups.

Jun 7, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Olivier Bustin |Adam Cain |Alastair Dale |Alexis Coleman

Cameroon is a country with rich natural resources. Here we focus on three significant mining projects – the Nkamouna mine, the Minim-Martap bauxite mine, and the Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore project – that offer significant economic benefits to the country. The projects highlight the potential for further exploration and development in the mining sector in Cameroon, especially in light of the new code, which is expected to encourage investment in other projects in the years ahead.