Strategic Procurement for a Responsible Mining Industry in West Africa
A Malian-owned company, committed to excellence and local content.
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Company Overview
Who We Are
Afrisource Partners is a procurement and supply chain company based in Bamako, Mali, created to serve the mining industry across West Africa. We offer structured, responsive, and high-integrity sourcing solutions tailored to the operational realities of mining companies — from exploration to full-scale production.
Our Approach
Our model integrates international best practices with a deep understanding of local constraints and opportunities. We are firmly aligned with the region's push for increased local content and value retention within national economies.
Leadership
Experienced Leadership
Afrisource Partners is led by Aguibou Traoré, a Malian entrepreneur and technical expert with more than two decades of operational experience in the mining and infrastructure sectors.
Proven Track Record
He is also the founder and CEO of ETEF (Entreprise Traoré et Frères), a trusted contractor to the Malian government and several major mining operators. Under his leadership, ETEF has built a strong track record through:
- Long-term partnerships with SOMILO, SOMISY, and SEMICO - Large-scale public works such as 500 social housing units in Tabakoro - Agricultural infrastructure development over 220 hectares in Balazan - Deployment and maintenance of heavy equipment fleets in mining environments
Operational Credibility
This combination of hands-on field knowledge and project delivery at scale gives Afrisource a rare operational credibility in the procurement space.
What We Deliver
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Industrial Consumables & Spare Parts
Chemical reagents, PPE, lubricants, filters, mechanical parts
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Heavy Equipment & Mobile Plant
Supply, logistics, and maintenance
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Camp Infrastructure & Utilities
Prefabricated structures, power, and sanitation systems
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Lab & Safety Equipment
Sample prep, fire assay tools, surveillance systems
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Logistics & Customs Support
Transport coordination and clearance
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Training & Technical Capacity
Operator training, local supplier development
Afrisource Partners provides a broad range of products and services, carefully selected and managed to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Each engagement is tailored to client needs — whether for ongoing operational support, project start-up, or emergency procurement.
Local Content, Delivered with Excellence
Global Quality
International standards with local delivery
Supplier Ecosystems
Building robust local networks
Human Capital
Investing in local talent
In-Country Value
Creating wealth that stays local
As a fully Malian-owned enterprise, Afrisource Partners is deeply committed to local content principles. But beyond compliance, we aim to demonstrate that local delivery can mean global quality — by building robust supplier ecosystems, investing in human capital, and creating value that stays in-country.
We bring together international standards and local know-how, ensuring that our clients meet their obligations while improving performance.
Why Afrisource
Local roots, regional reach
Based in Mali, connected to suppliers and clients across West Africa
Backed by proven field experience
Operational understanding of mining
Not just theory
Strong supplier networks
Built on trust, quality, and responsiveness
Flexible and transparent approach
Adaptable to client processes and compliance needs