French Mining Firm Eramet Battles Operational, Regulatory Hurdles In Senegal

French mining company Eramet–GCO has continued to be in the spotlight of political and public figures in Senegal. In February 2025, a fire occurred at the facility, which led to the suspension of production of a number of mineral sands. By the end of April 2026, the enterprise was only able to resume operations at 30% of its previous capacity.
As confirmed by company representatives, its plan to produce 1 million tons of mineral sands was no longer being met, and projected production in 2026 may be less than 50% of the plan, amounting to only 300,000 – 400,000 tons. According to the company’s director, Frederic Zanclan, to restart production, the company was forced to hold a tender, and...