In a bid to operationalize the implementation of Local Content law, the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) and FG Gold Limited have on Friday, June 27th, 2025 signed a Local Content Plan Implementation Agreement, at the Agency’s Conference Hall in Freetown.

The signing ceremony was attended by senior management staff of SLLCA and FG Gold Ltd.

The Director General of SLLCA, Fodeba Daboh said that the signing of this agreement represents a critical step in operationalizing the Agency’s Act of 2016 within the mining and extractive sectors.

“This agreement formalizes FG Gold’s commitment to embed inclusive, sustainable, and legally compliant local content practices into its operations across workforce development, procurement, technology transfer and broader economic contributions,” DG Daboh said.

The Corporate Development and Investor Relations Director of FG Gold Ltd, Nicola Asgill said that they have a ‘Local First Approach to everything’ where priority is given to Sierra Leoneans and Sierra Leonean businesses in terms of job creation and procurement.

She said, “Although the project is still under construction and development, operations are set to begin next year. With support from the Local Content Agency, significant investment has been made in local content. Currently, 90% of FG Gold’s workforce are Sierra Leoneans, over 55% are from the project-affected communities (Zone 1), and more than 70% are former artisanal miners.”