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Senegal

Senegal is a West African country located on the Atlantic coast, bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south, and The Gambia, which forms an enclave within its territory. The capital is Dakar, a major port city and economic hub situated on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Senegal has a population of about 17-million people and operates as a presidential republic with a multiparty democratic system. The economy is diversified across agriculture, fishing, mining, services and light manufacturing, with key exports including phosphates, groundnuts, fish, petroleum products and gold. The currency is the West African CFA franc, shared with seven other members of the West African Economic and Monetary Union. Senegal is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and the African Union. The mining sector has grown in significance, with production of mineral sands, phosphates, gold and emerging projects in zircon and other industrial minerals attracting international investment. Senegal gained independence from France in 1960 and has maintained relative political stability compared with many regional neighbours, fostering an environment conducive to foreign direct investment and regional trade. The country has strengthened its infrastructure and regulatory framework to support extractive industries and energy development, including offshore oil and gas discoveries in recent years.

Senegal News


ferrochrome smelting
Africa's minerals value-add drive interests investors but faces energy hurdle
19th October 2026 By: Reuters

As African nations push miners to build refineries and smelters at home, government and industry officials say a major obstacle risks crimping investment: a shortage of cheap, reliable electricity.... 


An image of Thor Explorations CEO and president Segun Lawson
Thor Explorations lowers full-year guidance on heavy rainfall in Nigeria
14th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and TSX-listed Thor Explorations reported a solid third quarter despite the challenging operating conditions experienced at the Segilola gold mine, in Nigeria, as a result of exceptionally... 


An aerial view of the area that the Bambadji advanced gold exploration project, in Senegal
Bambadji Project acquisition creates substantial concession holding in Senegal
9th October 2026 By: Halima Frost

The $200-million acquisition of the 190 km2 Bambadji advanced gold exploration project, in Senegal, from major gold and copper producer Barrick Mining and IAMGOLD, enables Canadian precious metals... 


An image of the Diamba Sud project
Fortuna on track to meet full-year production guidance
7th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX- and NYSE-listed Fortuna Mining produced 69 665 gold-equivalent ounces (GEO) in the third quarter, compared with the 72 217 GEOs produced in the second quarter of this year and the 72 462 GEOs... 


Vertiv and Cybastion Join Forces to Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Development Across Africa
Vertiv and Cybastion Join Forces to Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Development Across Africa
5th October 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cybastion, a U.S. technology company focused on accelerating digital... 


Construction of Dynacor's Galam pilot plant in Senegal
Dynacor pours first gold at Galam plant in Senegal
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Dynacor Group has achieved its first gold pour from the Galam pilot plant in Senegal. The company's first gold pour in Africa marks its transition into a geographically diversified gold... 


Veta Dorada plant in Peru
Dynacor appoints former ArcelorMittal Mines Canada GM as COO
2nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed artisanal ore processor Dynacor Group has appointed Jonathan Hill COO, where he will guide the group's operational and strategic objectives while driving operational excellence, safety,... 


Managem cobalt mine in Morocco
Moroccan miner Managem's first-half profit jumps as prices, production rise
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

Morocco's largest mining group Managem said on Friday its first-half profit attributable to shareholders surged to 3.778-billion dirhams ($395-million) from 380-million dirhams a year earlier,... 


Dynacor president and CEO Daniel Misiano
Dynacor advances expansion projects, Ecuador plant rehabilitation 65% complete
25th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed artisanal gold ore processor Dynacor has provided an update on its expansion projects in Senegal and Ecuador, as well as on its Peruvian operations. In Ecuador, the company reports that... 


Drill core from the Diamba Sud project
Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal
25th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortuna Mining Corp's feasibility study has outlined a conventional openpit gold operation at the Diamba Sud project, comprising the Area A and Area D deposits. 


A gold pour
Zambian State mine investor eyes $1.8bn in small-scale gold mining push
2nd September 2026 By: Bloomberg

Zambia’s State-controlled mining investor expects to unlock more than $1.8-billion from the country’s small-scale gold industry by adopting Ghana’s model for formalizing the sector, its chief... 


Haranga CEO Patrick Mutz
Haranga gains development cycle veteran Mutz as CEO
1st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold explorer Haranga Resources has appointed Patrick Mutz MD and CEO effective September 1, bringing 30 years of proven capability and experience across project execution, team... 


Sanankoro gold exploration project
Cora Gold adds operational, project expertise to its board
1st September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

West Africa-focused gold mining company Cora Gold has announced the appointment of Russell White as nonexecutive director at a pivotal time as the company advances towards mine construction at its... 


West Africa’s gas future depends on production-ready infrastructure
West Africa’s gas future depends on production-ready infrastructure
1st September 2026

By: Iretomiwa Odusote - Regional Segment Leader - Energies & Chemicals at Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa stands at an important moment in its energy journey. Across the region,... 


Wärtsilä to supply five engines for 14 MW power plant for Senegal gold project
27th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Marine and energy technology group Wärtsilä will supply five Wärtsilä 32 engines for a 14 MW captive power plant to be installed at the Diamba Sud gold project, in Senegal. The plant is required to... 


Awards Presented To African Supply Chain Leaders
Awards Presented To African Supply Chain Leaders
25th August 2026

According to the organisers, it is encouraging that a record 106 high-calibre entries were received, highlighting how the industry is rising to the challenges of keeping goods, services and... 


An image of Diamba Sud
Sustainability underpins miner’s milestone year
21st August 2026

Precious metals producer Fortuna Mining’s approved environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for its Diamba Sud gold project, in Senegal, serves as a critical milestone in advancing the... 


Resolute Mining CEO Chris Eger
Gold price strength, disciplined cost management underpin Resolute's first-half performance
20th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia- and London-listed Resolute Mining has reported a strong performance for the six months ended June 30, with CEO Chris Eger saying the performance was underpinned by continued strength in... 


Dynacor CEO and president Daniel Misiano
Dynacor's optimisation efforts raise gold output to above design capacity in Q2
14th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed artisanal ore processor Dynacor has recorded a second consecutive quarter of its Veta Dorada processing plant, Peru, operating above design capacity, processing its highest quarterly... 


Reverse circulation drilling
Fortuna acquires Senegal gold project from IAMGOLD, Barrick
11th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed Fortuna Mining Corp has acquired the Bambadji gold project in Senegal through the purchase of certain Senegalese subsidiaries held by Barrick Mining Corporation and IAMGOLD... 


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