{"id":52252,"date":"2025-11-25T12:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grande-cote.eramet.com\/?p=52252"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:44:48","slug":"eramet-grande-cote-hands-over-1000-hectares-of-rehabilitated-land-to-the-state-of-senegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grande-cote.eramet.com\/en\/eramet-grande-cote-hands-over-1000-hectares-of-rehabilitated-land-to-the-state-of-senegal\/","title":{"rendered":"Eramet Grande C\u00f4te hands over 1,000 Hectares of rehabilitated land to the state of Senegal"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the 8th edition of the International Mining Exhibition (SIM) held at CICAD, Eramet Grande C\u00f4te <\/strong>officially returned 1,000 hectares of fully rehabilitated land<\/strong> 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\u2019s responsible mining model.<\/p>\n

A Commitment to Responsible Mining<\/h2>\n

These newly restored lands add to the 85 hectares already handed over to the State in 2022<\/strong>. They reflect our determination to rehabilitate soils progressively as mining operations advance<\/strong>, in compliance with legal requirements and our environmental commitments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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We are not simply returning parcels of land: we are giving back renewed land. This restitution embodies one of our core commitments: to be a mobile mine, yes, but above all a responsible mine that rehabilitates soils as operations progress.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Frederic Zanklan<\/strong>
\nManaging Director of Eramet Grande C\u00f4te<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

On these lands, structured restoration actions have been implemented: dune reprofiling, soil enrichment, vegetation cover reconstitution, planting of local species, and natural ecosystem stabilization.<\/p>\n

Rehabilitation is carried out according to Eramet Group standards, as part of its CSR roadmap Act for Positive Mining<\/a>, which aims to reduce the environmental footprint of mining activities and protect territories sustainably.<\/p>\n

A Process Welcomed by Senegalese Authorities<\/h2>\n

The official handover ceremony was attended by the Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Mr. Birame Souleye Diop, who highlighted the importance of this initiative:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis operation illustrates compliance with the legal framework and Eramet Grande C\u00f4te\u2019s commitment to sustainable mining for the benefit of the State and local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Director General of Water and Forests, Colonel Babacar Dione, also stressed the environmental dimension:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rehabilitation and reforestation efforts contribute to restoring ecosystems and preserving natural resources for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

These strong signals confirm the relevance of EGC\u2019s model and the quality of dialogue with authorities, local stakeholders, and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Rehabilitate, Reforest, Restore: A Tangible Impact on Territories<\/h2>\n

The 1,000 hectares returned demonstrate the work carried out by EGC teams to restore the ecological functioning of areas impacted by mining. Key actions include:<\/p>\n

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  • Progressive dune reconstruction <\/strong>to limit erosion<\/li>\n
  • Revegetation <\/strong>with native species adapted to dune soils and climate<\/li>\n
  • Ecological stabilization<\/strong> through continuous environmental monitoring<\/li>\n
  • Collaboration with forestry authorities<\/strong> to ensure compliance and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The rehabilitated zone now meets stability standards, enabling its official return to the State of Senegal for future uses aligned with territorial needs.<\/p>\n

    A Shared Vision: Supporting Territories for the Long Term<\/h2>\n

    With this new restitution, Eramet Grande C\u00f4te reaffirms its ambition to be a committed, responsible mining actor firmly rooted in Senegal.<\/strong> Our vision is clear:<\/p>\n

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    • Operate responsibly<\/li>\n
    • Rehabilitate continuously<\/li>\n
    • Leave a positive footprint on the territories we traverse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This approach reflects a long-term vision built in partnership with the State, local authorities, technical services, and neighboring communities.<\/p>\n

      A New Milestone in a Unique Model in West Africa<\/h2>\n

      Eramet Grande C\u00f4te remains the national benchmark for environmental rehabilitation in the mining sector<\/strong>, thanks to a rigorous, auditable, and replicable methodology.<\/p>\n

      The restitution of these 1,000 hectares<\/strong> marks a key step <\/strong>in our environmental roadmap and strengthens authorities\u2019 confidence in our ability to conduct mining operations in harmony with natural and human environments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":52160,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[131,150],"class_list":["post-52252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-international-mining-exhibition","tag-restitution-en"],"yoast_head":"\nEramet Grande C\u00f4te hands over 1,000 Hectares of rehabilitated land to the state of Senegal - Eramet Grande C\u00f4te<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/grande-cote.eramet.com\/en\/eramet-grande-cote-hands-over-1000-hectares-of-rehabilitated-land-to-the-state-of-senegal\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Eramet Grande C\u00f4te hands over 1,000 Hectares of rehabilitated land to the state of Senegal - 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