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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


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... 


Gold bar pour
Dynacor, World Gold Council partner to legitimise artisanal, small-scale gold sector
11th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

World Gold Council (WGC) and TSX-listed artisanal gold ore processor Dynacor have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on efforts to formalise the artisanal and small-scale... 


In July, DP World announced that major dredging works at the Port of Ndayane, in Senegal, had been completed 13 months ahead of schedule, supporting plans to complete the $1.2-billion port during 2028. The works included dredging a 5-km navigation channel, turning basin and berth pocket capable of accommodating the world's largest container vessels. Once operational, the port will serve as Senegal's principal deep-water container gateway, increasing capacity for international trade and strengthening the country's role as a logistics hub for West Africa.
PORT MILESTONE:
7th August 2026

In July, DP World announced that major dredging works at the Port of Ndayane, in Senegal, had been completed 13 months ahead of schedule, supporting plans to complete the $1.2-billion port during... 


Image of drill core from Diamba-Sud
Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal – update
17th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortuna has approved a $73-million early-works programme, of which about $18-million had been spent by June 29, 2026.  


Galam pilot plant in Senegal
Dynacor expects first gold pour in Senegal in August
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed artisanal gold ore processing company Dynacor has started ore production from its Galam pilot plant, in Senegal, which puts it on track for a first gold pour in August. The company has... 


Prospectors and environmental analysts looking at an area of ground in Senegal
Gold mine receives environmental go-ahead
10th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

An environmental decree from Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition was awarded to precious metals miner Fortuna Mining last month, thereby approving the environmental- and... 


Image of gold nuggets
Senegal Mali Shear Zone gold project, Senegal
10th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Commissioning of the Barani gravity plant was targeted for mid-July 2026. 


Fortuna Mining's Seguela gold mine
Fortuna expects Senegal gold project permit within weeks, CEO says
9th July 2026 By: Reuters

Fortuna Mining expects to receive the final permit for its Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal within weeks, its chief executive told Reuters, adding that with government support the country could... 


LNG vessels
US LNG exports to Europe decline as Asia prices surge, more goes to Africa
2nd July 2026 By: Reuters

For the first time in nearly two years, less than half of US (liquefied natural gas) LNG exports last month went to Europe as stronger prices in Asia and record imports by Egypt diverted cargoes,... 


Diamba Sud gold mine
Fortuna delivers robust feasibility study for Senegal gold project
30th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Fortuna Mining has announced positive results from the feasibility study for its Diamba Sud gold project, in Senegal, confirming an economically robust openpit conventional... 


Dynacor's Veta Dorada plant, in Peru
Dynacor appoints new chairperson
26th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed artisanal ore processor Dynacor Group has elected Réjean Gourde chairperson effective immediately. The company says his appointment marks the company's transition into its next phase of... 


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