Abdoulaye Ndiaye
Chairman and Founder Grizzly Mining Limited
The Senegalese-born mining executive and entrepreneur acquired the Grizzly Mine twenty-five years later. For nearly thirty years, he has been leading the way at Grizzly Mining, qualifying as a gemologist whilst Grizzly Mining produced some of the world’s largest high-grade emeralds.
Through the creation of employment for more than 4,000 individuals at their mining operations, Grizzly Mining has contributed greatly to the Zambian economy. The gemstone business has built and equipped a clinic on the mine site to look after the wellness of employees and also established and funded a clinic serving the community.
Employees of Grizzly Mining are encouraged to engage with learning and qualification opportunities that are funded by the company. Through the financing of three high schools and two primary schools in the community, the mining company has provided educational opportunities to more than 900 students. Grizzly Mining also has an ongoing literacy sponsorship programme in place.
Through the establishment and maintenance of a 50 km power line and road, the business has contributed to a better life for all. Grizzly Mining donates fertiliser and pesticide to six local chiefdoms on an annual basis. The mining company also collaborates with government departments and an environmental consultant to address revegetation and reforestation. During the Covid Pandemic, the company sponsored the provision of a large number of oxygen cylinders to local clinics.
Grizzly Mining facilitates a biannual auction in Dubai attracting top gemstone specialists from across the globe.
In addition to his involvement in Wolle Mining Limited and Gemcanton Mining Services Limited, Abdoulaye also has further business interests in his birth country of Senegal.
