GOLD & DIAMOND ENTERPRISE MASTERCLASS – SIERRA LEONE
A Practical 3-Session Online Training Program
Unlocking Opportunities in Sierra Leone’s Precious Minerals Economy
A Practical 3-Session Online Training Program
Unlocking Opportunities in Sierra Leone’s Precious Minerals Economy
Enter the Gold & Diamond Business—The Right Way
Sierra Leone is globally recognized for its rich gold and diamond resources, yet many women and youth remain excluded from the formal mineral economy due to limited access to:
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Regulatory knowledge
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Market information
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Business networks
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Structured entry pathways
The Gold & Diamond Enterprise Masterclass has been designed to close this gap—providing practical, structured, and actionable guidance for entering and growing within the sector.
About the Program
This masterclass is a practical training series developed to equip participants with:
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Clear understanding of how to legally enter the mineral business
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Knowledge of licensing and regulatory systems
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Insights into market opportunities and pricing dynamics
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Strategies to avoid fraud and manage risk
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Pathways to build sustainable mineral enterprises and cooperatives
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for:
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Women and youth interested in entering the gold or diamond business
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Women already working in mining communities
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Traders, entrepreneurs, and cooperative leaders
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Civil society actors supporting mining communities
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Anyone seeking to understand the business side of mineral value chains
Program Structure
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Format: Live Online Training (Zoom)
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Sessions: 3 structured sessions
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Session Length: 90 minutes each
Delivery Timeline
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Week 1 – Session 1
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Week 3 – Session 2
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Week 5 – Session 3
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Week 6 – Close-out & Certification
What You Will Learn
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Session 1: Understanding Opportunities
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Overview of Sierra Leone’s mineral sector
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Opportunities in gold and diamond value chains
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How mineral trading works
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Market pricing and value dynamics
What You Will Learn
Session 1: Understanding Opportunities
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Overview of Sierra Leone’s mineral sector
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Opportunities in gold and diamond value chains
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How mineral trading works
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Market pricing and value dynamics
Session 2: Licensing & Compliance
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Regulatory framework for gold and diamond trade
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Licensing procedures
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Key institutions and their roles
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Legal requirements for operation
Session 2: Licensing & Compliance
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Regulatory framework for gold and diamond trade
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Licensing procedures
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Key institutions and their roles
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Legal requirements for operation
What Participants Will Gain
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Practical knowledge to enter the mineral business
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Understanding of regulatory and compliance systems
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Exposure to market opportunities
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Access to expert insights and mentorship
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Networking within the women in mining ecosystem
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Pathways to join women-led mineral cooperatives and enterprise networks
2026 Cohort Schedule
Each cohort runs for 6 weeks:
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Cohort 1: 22 Jan – 26 Feb 2026
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Cohort 2: 2 Apr – 7 May 2026
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Cohort 3: 2 Jul – 6 Aug 2026
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Cohort 4: 1 Oct – 5 Nov 2026
Participation Fee
Standard Fee: USD $50 per participant
Registration Includes:
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Access to all 3 sessions
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Digital training materials
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Certificate of participation
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Post-program networking opportunities
Limited spaces available per cohort.
Partners & Implementation
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Organized by: Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa)
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Implemented in Sierra Leone by: WMLeone Initiative (CLG)
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Technical & ESG Advisory: Richflood
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Industry Partner: AMEX Minerals
Strategic Impact
This initiative contributes to:
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Increasing women’s participation in mineral enterprise development
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Strengthening formalization of mineral trade
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Promoting responsible and compliant business practices
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Building a pipeline of women-led mining enterprises in Sierra Leone