Category: Actualités

In 2025, Eramet Grande Côte (EGC) continues to strengthen its commitment to the Senegalese economy. During the Local Content Fair held on November 27–28, the company reaffirmed its ambition to build a sustainable, robust mining industry deeply rooted in Senegal. This year stands out for a significant increase in local purchasing: 70 billion CFA [...]

At the 8th edition of the International Mining Exhibition (SIM) held at CICAD, Eramet Grande Côte officially returned 1,000 hectares of fully rehabilitated land to the State of Senegal. Located in the dune area between the filaos belt and the Niayes zone, these lands mark a major milestone in EGC’s responsible mining model. A [...]

True to its commitment to the development of local communities, Eramet Grande Côte continues its efforts to improve access to education and encourage academic success. For the 2025–2026 school year, the company distributed 1,800 school kits to students in the municipalities of Méouane, Kabb Gaye, Diokoul, Thieppe, and Diogo, as well as to children [...]

As part of Pink October, the month dedicated to the fight against women’s cancers, Eramet Grande Côte strengthened its commitment to women’s health. The initiative began internally with an awareness day organized by the Eramet Grande Côte Women’s Association, led by Dr. Serge Fonseca, who emphasized the importance of early screening and preventive measures. [...]

Eramet Grande Côte (EGC), in partnership with Women In Africa Philanthropy (WIA), has officially launched the 3rd cohort of the Women of the Future program, marking a new milestone in its commitment to women’s economic empowerment in Senegal. Objective: giving Women the keys to their economic development Since its inception, Women of the Future [...]

465 patients consulted and more than 1.6 million FCFA worth of medications distributed On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Eramet Grande Côte, through its Community Relations teams, organized a community health day in Thieppe, in close collaboration with the municipality and the local health post. In total, 465 patients benefited from free consultations in five [...]

On September 25, 2025, Eramet Grande Côte took a new step in its commitment to local communities by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Méouane municipality. The ceremony was held in the presence of the Sub-Prefect of the Méouane District, representing the State. This partnership is built around four key priorities aimed at [...]

On September 18 in Thiès, the Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Mr. Birame Souleye Diop, officially launched the first national edition of the Mining Sector Open Days (JPO). This event, held from September 18 to 26 across Senegal, aims to establish an inclusive dialogue between the State, mining operators, local authorities, civil society, [...]

True to its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Eramet Grande Côte organized the third edition of its Women’s Seminar on May 22 and 23, 2025. This key event, which brought together the company’s 137 female employees, has become an unmissable annual rendezvous since its first edition in 2022. The seminar offered a privileged space [...]

Eramet Grande Côte confirms its role as a major player in the country’s economic and social development, with a total economic contribution of 122 billion CFA francs to Senegal in 2024. Through sustained investment in local employment, national purchasing and taxation, as well as a reinforced commitment to corporate social responsibility, more than 20,000 [...]

DIOGO, April 04, 2025 On Thursday April 03, the mining company opened its doors to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Led by its Chairman, Mr. Thialy Faye, the EITI delegation was accompanied by members of the mine’s neighboring communities and activists. The visit was an opportunity to foster constructive exchanges and a better understanding of [...]

Lompoul sur Mer, March 27, 2025On Tuesday March 25, 2025, Eramet Grande Cote inaugurated the Lompoul sur Mer Community Information Office, in the presence of the Prefect of Kébémer, the Sub-Prefect of Ndande, the Mayors of the surrounding communes and their inhabitants, village chiefs and Imams.The opening of this office confirms Eramet Grande Côte’s approach [...]

In response to allegations about Eramet Grande Côte's activities, we'd like to answer your questions. Wrong: The Lompoul desert is artificially maintained by plantations. Its rectangular shape can be seen on satellite images. True: The route of the mobile mine, designed according to the mining plan validated by the Senegalese authorities, [...]

Building on the success of its inaugural event last year, GCO brought together its female employees for a two-day offsite retreat to address the challenges and opportunities related to diversity and inclusion. Frédéric Zanklan, CEO of GCO, kicked off the event, which took place on April 22-23, 2024, on the Petite Côte. He expressed [...]

Frédéric Zanklan has been appointed Managing Director of GCO. This appointment follows the Board of Directors' meeting held on March 15, 2024. He succeeds Guillaume Kurek, who held the position for nearly three years. A graduate of the École Supérieure Polytechnique de Thiès, Frédéric Zanklan has an extensive international career in the field of [...]

Comments requested during the IRMA-standard independent on-site audit for Eramet's responsible mining operations at the Grande Côte (GCO ) site, in the departments of Tivaouane (Thiès region) and Kébémer (Louga region), Senegal. Between January 8 and 18, 2024, auditors from SCS Global Services (SCS) will visit the site as part of an independent audit [...]

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Eramet and Women in Africa Continue Their Program to Support Women's Entrepreneurship in Africa, Inaugurating the First Class of Femmes d'Avenir in Senegal. Dakar, October 19, 2023 - Eramet and Women In Africa (WIA) officially inaugurated the Femmes d'Avenir program at an opening ceremony at the Cercle de l'Union in Dakar. This event marks a [...]

Dakar, September 29, 2023Dakar will host the 7th edition of the International Mining Exhibition (SIM) from October 3 to 5 at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center in Diamniadio. Under the high patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Senegal, the largest mining event in West Africa brings together industry players to [...]

Paris, May 11, 2023 Eramet has chosen the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) to assess the CSR performance of its operational sites. This international, objective and independent standard allows audited activities to be certified as "responsible" according to the most demanding criteria. After a self-assessment carried out at the end of 2022, Eramet [...]