2nd Phase signed WB & YemenAnother step forward in securing international support of mining in Yemen. A positive for Anglogold, Cantex, Thani ,Vale and ZincOx
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2nd phase of mining improvement in Yemen signed
[28 June 2009]
CAIRO, June 28 (Saba) - The 2nd phase of mining environment improvement project in Yemen was signed in the Egypt's capital, Cairo, on Sunday between Yemen Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (YGSMRB) and World Bank.
The 2nd phase of the project aims at creating effective coordination between the companies working in mining sector in Yemen and the local societies surrounding the companies' locations to make attractive investment environment.
The 2nd phase includes giving those societies the expected rights from such investments like work opportunities and infrastructure improvement.
The agreement was signed by YGSMRB Chairman Ismail al-Ganad and WB's Senior Operations Manager for Middle East and North Africa Frank Sader.
The first phase of this project included upgrading the regulating legislations of mining in Yemen to suite the global legislations.
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