Cameroon Ministry Sets Public Hearings for Camalco Refinery ESIA

Cameroon will hold public hearings from October 12 to 17, 2026, on the proposed alumina refinery of Camalco Cameroon, a subsidiary of Australia-registered Canyon Resources. The project forms part of the country's ambition to process more of its bauxite locally, but it faces uncertainty over the mine expected to supply the plant, which no longer has a confirmed date for its first shipment. The Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED) announced the hearings in a public notice. They will focus on the environmental and social impact assessment for the proposed refinery, which is linked to the Minim-Martap bauxite deposit in the Adamawa Region. The hearings will take place in Ngaoundéré and Martap, with mobile teams dispatched to nearby communities. Residents will have access to the assessment report and an opportunity to comment on the project's potential environmental and social effects. The consultation represents another step in the review process, but it does not constitute a construction permit or a final investment decision. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, ...