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Implementing local content rules in mines proves difficult

The Senegalese government has advocated local content rules as a key element of its mining strategy. But it has dithered on applying them. [...]

Published on 19/11/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Dakar plans to push artisanal miners into semi-mechanised sector

The Senegalese authorities are considering a series of measures to improve the regulation of traditional gold mining. In an attempt to slim down an artisanal sector which has become increasing difficult to control, the mines ministry plans to open up access to semi-mechanised mining.

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Haranga Resources woos stock market in wake of UraMin scandal

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Government to audit mining costs in bid to boost its revenues

The Senegalese government is planning to launch a call for tenders to evaluate the costs actually incurred by mining groups during exploration and exploitation phases, costs they can then recover. This is a way for the state to ensure that it is paid its dues as a co-shareholder in the mines.

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Obsolete mining collective labour agreement to be overhauled

Senegal's obsolete collective labour agreement for the mining sector is about to be overhauled.

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President Macky Sall is refusing to let oil minister Cissé take charge of local content

The decrees of application for the new law on local content, which have been long awaited by the Senegalese oil industry, are now ready. Their publication has been delayed, however, by a battle for control of local content between the presidency and the oil ministry.

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Implementing local content rules in mines proves difficult

Senegal
Dakar plans to push artisanal miners into semi-mechanised sector

Senegal
Haranga Resources woos stock market in wake of UraMin scandal

Senegal
Government to audit mining costs in bid to boost its revenues

Senegal
Obsolete mining collective labour agreement to be overhauled

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President Macky Sall is refusing to let oil minister Cissé take charge of local content

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