Endeavour Mining operates in 03 West African countries: Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal. Endeavour Mining has contributed 1,100 billion FCFA to the economies of the three countries in the form of purchases of local goods and services, salaries, taxes, royalties, dividends and other contributions to governments. These are the findings of its sustainable development report for the year 2022, presented in Ouagadougou on 1 December 2023.
This presentation is part of the Group’s commitment to accountability and transparency. This report is based on 03 pillars, including commitment to the socio-economic development of the countries in which it operates, mobilising its forces to protect the environment and acting ethically and with integrity in accordance with the clear governance framework.
With regard to Burkina Faso: “Our strategy, detailed in the sustainable development report, is reflected in concrete commitments such as the economic contribution of more than 180 billion FCFA, in the form of taxes, royalties and customs, and relations with around 450 national suppliers. More than 326 million FCFA invested in projects to encourage the socio-economic development of communities living near the sites in Burkina Faso, 8 billion CFA francs from the mining fund in 2022, and the creation of 2,871 jobs in 2022”, according to Souleymane Boly, Country Manager for Endeavour Mining in Burkina Faso.
“Aware of our responsibilities, strong in our values and thanks to the support of our partners in Burkina Faso, we are more determined than ever to continue this transformation,” he added.
For Lydie Kéré, the company’s major innovations in 2022 were the “Elites of Tomorrow” programme, which awarded study grants of 530 million FCFA to 24 students from host countries, and the “Village without malaria” programme, which involved reducing the incidence of malaria in Dagouna by 75% compared to previous years, to the tune of 100 million FCFA. These projects were implemented through the Endeavour Foundation.
The presentation ceremony was chaired by Oussoufou Gouba, technical adviser to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries. It was attended by the High Commissioners of the Tuy (Houndé), Mouhoun (Dédougou) and Balé (Boromo) provinces. Oussoufou Gouba reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting the group in the performance of their duties.
As a reminder, Endeavour Mining is a gold producer based in West Africa, with operating assets in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso.
It is committed to the principles of responsible mining and to delivering sustainable value to its employees, partners and the communities in which it operates.
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