The transfer of services between Mr. David RATSIMBAZAFY – the outgoing General Manager of the Madagascar Mining Cadastre Office (BCMM) and Mr. Arison André LOVASOA - the new acting General Manager, took place on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the Mining Business Center (MBC) Mamory Ivato. Mr. Fidiniavo RAVOKATRA - Minister of Mines and Strategic Resources, senior Ministry officials, members of the BCMM Board of Directors and BCMM staff attended the event.

Mr. Arison André LOVASOA - the new Acting General Manager, underlined that his appointment as Acting General Manager constitutes a duty towards the Malagasy extractive sector and the BCMM. He reiterated his commitment to insure his functions. He was the Manager of BCMM Toliara prior to his appointment. The new Acting General Manager thanked the Government for the trust it gives him through this position, he especially thanked his predecessor for his achievements in the BCMM and he showed that he will be ready to continue the Malagasy extractive sector’s promotion.

Mr. Fidiniavo RAVOKATRA – Minister of Mines and Strategic Resources, thanked the outgoing General Manager and the new Acting General Manager of the BCMM for their respect for the current Malagasy Government organization and decision. He also called for the contribution of all actors within the Ministry and the BCMM in order to make the extractive sector the lever of the country development.

Mr. Fidiniavo RAVOKATRA - Minister of Mines and Strategic Resources, Mr. Arison André LOVASOA - the new Acting General Manager and Mr. David RATSIMBAZAFY – the outgoing General Manager of the Madagascar Mining Cadastre Office (BCMM)

Exchange of the works transfer document between Mr. Arison André LOVASOA - the new Acting General Manager of the Madagascar Mining Cadastre Office (BCMM) and Mr. David RATSIMBAZAFY – the outgoing General Manager