Sustainable development: Endeavour mining presents its report
Approximately 95% of its employees are from the host countriesEndeavour in West Africa works with 1,700 companiesA focus on meeting environmental standardsReport presented on the 16th of December 2022 in OuagadougouSustainable development is one of the struggles of the century, particularly in the context of soil degradation. Aware of its duties and prerogatives, the mining company Endeavour Mining organised...
Workplace health and safety: Iamgold Essakane SA, a classic case
Affirmed at the 11th Health, Safety and Environment Day of the mine organised from the 13th to the 15th of December 2022An opportunity to assess prevention actions and innovations in health and safetyLearning lessons and raising awareness on safety aspectsThe Mobile Mine Maintenance section, the metallurgy plant and the FTE subcontractor receive awards"Health, Safety and Environment resilience: an individual...
Implications of the energy transition for local supply to the mining sector
In a published note, #Mining_Shared_Value explains that efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the mining industry could put local suppliers at a disadvantage, and that supplier development must adapt.This note explores the implications of the green transition for the procurement of goods and services by the mining sector, particularly for suppliers in host countries. A just transition must...
3rd edition of the Mining Supplier Days: Making local content a lever for development
Encourage and support the provision of local goods and servicesExplore financing solutions to support national mining suppliersThe national local content strategy as a referenceThe Burkina Faso Alliance of Mining Suppliers (ABSM) organised from the 8th to the 9th of December 2022 in Ouagadougou, the 3rd edition of the mining supplier days under the theme: "What mechanisms for an efficient...
Death of a miner on the #Konkera SA mine site: an investigation opened
An investigation has been opened by the Prosecutor of Faso in order to establish all responsibilities in the events that occurred at the Konkera SA mine, located in Batié, in the province of Noumbiel, in the South West region. This information was given by Simon Pierre Boussim, Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries. As a reminder, during the day...
#Burkina Faso: Government awards gold mining permit to the company Nordgold Yimiougou SA
Yimiougou SA is located in the commune of Korsimoro, province of Sanmatenga, Centre-North RegionFor an operation of 04 yearsDirect contribution to the state budget: 5.356 billion FCFALocal development mining fund: 648.385 million FCFAThe Council of Ministers today, 7 December 2022, adopted a report on an application for an industrial exploitation permit for a large gold mine by the company...
#Toussaint_Bamouni appointed national representative of the company Altaïr in Burkina Faso
#Altair_Resources Inc. has appointed Toussaint BAMOUNI as its country representative in Burkina Faso. Altair has also appointed Mr. Bamouni to its advisory board, the company announced in a release. Toussaint Bamouni will support Altair in its acquisition and development programme in the country.George S. Young of the Altair Group said: "We are very pleased to welcome Toussaint to the...
Artisanal miners at the school of good practice
During a training session organised by ANEEMAS in partnership with the Ecole des Mines de NiameyThe use of mercury on the health of the user and on the environment. It pollutes the water, air, soil, animals and fish, and destroys the entire ecosystem around the siteThe mining industry employs about 2 million Burkinabe directly and 5 million indirectly. Most...
Kiaka Gold Mine: West African Resources completes construction financing
300 million USD (about 180 billion FCFA) mobilisedThe company's second mine after SanbradoLycopodium and Metso Outotec Companies win construction contractsAustralia's West African Resources has completed the first stage of debt financing for the construction of the Kiaka mine (in the commune of Gogo, Zoundwéogo Province), its second gold project in Burkina Faso. The company has received 300 million US...
World AIDS Day: Endeavour Mining receives Knight of the Order
The Aids Committee of the Mana mine operated by Endeavour Mining in Burkina Faso has been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the Order of Health and Social Action with the clasp Health. The event took place on 1 December 2022 during this day. On this day, the whole world celebrates World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is held...
