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Yakouba Kourouma has been appointed Economic and Tax Advisor at Guinea's Ministry of Mines since January 2022. He is tasked with reforming the mining tax framework to address revenue losses due to tax exemptions and underpricing of bauxite.

His recommendations include establishing a reference price for bauxite, projected to potentially generate an additional $1 billion in state revenues. Kourouma's extensive experience includes roles at State Power Investment Corporation and international consultancy, enhancing his capability to influence Guinea's mining fiscal policies positively. His work aims to double mining revenues, particularly with major projects like Simandou.