ESG Manager Mory Diakité on listening, resolving challenges and building the relationships that help Doropo move forward.
Every mining project is built twice. Once on the ground, and once through the relationships that surround it. At Doropo, we’re working hard to construct both for the long term.
ESG is often associated with reporting and compliance, and that work plays a vital role. But as ESG Manager Mory Diakité explains, “on the ground, ESG is far more concrete.”
It’s a meeting with village representatives. A project-affected person receiving compensation through a clearly explained process. A local supplier gaining an opportunity. A complaint that is received, logged, tracked and resolved, through a process everyone can see.
For Mory, that clarity matters. “Being transparent about limitations is also a form of respect. It avoids creating false hope and helps build a healthier relationship.”
“Our work often begins with listening, before we even talk about procedures,” he says. That means understanding the concerns being raised, explaining what the project can and cannot do, and following up until there is a clear response.
Between March and August 2026, the team held 113 community engagement meetings.
Trust is built one conversation at a time
As with any project of this scale, there were land matters between neighbouring communities that needed resolving quickly. That took patient, empathetic listening as well as a clear process.
For Mory, the work is personal. “I am Ivorian, and the Bounkani region has now grown significantly in scale with the arrival of Doropo Gold Mine. What connects us to the Bounkani today is, first and foremost, a shared responsibility.”
Looking ahead, Mory is clear about what success means. “Success will not be measured solely by the first gold bar. It will also be measured by the quality of the relationship we will have built around the project.
