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Mauritania
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Mining
Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM)
SNIM is Mauritania’s state-owned flagship mining company and one of the largest iron ore producers in Africa, operating iron ore mines in the northern Tiris Zemmour region. It handles extraction, processing, transport (including a 700 km railway), and export of iron ore — a key export commodity for the country’s economy. SNIM is a major local employer and contributor to national GDP and export revenues.
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Kinross Gold Corporation (Tasiast Gold / Tasiast Mauritanie)
The local Mauritania-specific site is:
https://www.kinrosstasiast.mr/tasiast-mauritanie/default.aspx
A major international mining company headquartered in Canada, Kinross Gold operates the Tasiast Gold Mine in Mauritania through its subsidiary Tasiast Mauritanie Limited S.A. This open pit gold mine is one of the most significant gold producers in Africa and has been in operation since 2008. The company is investing in expanding processing capacity and renewable energy infrastructure at the site.
Fisheries
AFRIPESCA
AFRIPESCA is a well established Mauritanian fishing company located in the fishing port of Nouadhibou. It specializes in the production and export of frozen and fresh fish products, including a wide range of species such as octopus, squid, and other seafood. The company exports to several European markets and emphasizes quality control that meets international standards.
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AFCO Mauritania
https://afcomauritania.com/en/
Description:
AFCO Mauritania is a leading fish processing and freezing company in Mauritania, known for introducing onboard freezer fishing vessels that helped modernize the industry. The company focuses on processing and packaging pelagic fish and other seafood for export to international markets, maintaining quality and freshness through advanced freezing technologies.
Oil & Gas Exploration
Kosmos Energy
https://www.kosmosenergy.com/mauritania/
Kosmos Energy is a U.S.-based upstream oil and gas exploration and production company with a significant exploration presence offshore Mauritania. It is a major partner in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim natural gas project and holds exploration acreage in deepwater blocks. Kosmos’ discoveries (including Tortue and BirAllah) helped kick start major LNG development in the region.
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TotalEnergies (Total E&P Mauritania)
https://totalenergies.com/mauritania
TotalEnergies SE is a major French integrated oil and gas company. Through its TotalEnergies in Mauritania operations, the company holds deep offshore exploration licenses and participates in upstream activities, seeking hydrocarbons in Mauritania’s offshore basins. TotalEnergies brings global expertise in exploration and production to help develop the country’s energy potential.
Universities
Lebanese International University (Mauritania)
The Lebanese International University (LIU) — Mauritania is a private higher education institution in Nouakchott that operates as a branch of the Lebanese International University network. Established in 2008, it provides undergraduate and graduate programs across various faculties such as business and law, engineering, education, arts and sciences, and pharmacy. LIU emphasizes international education standards and multilingual instruction (Arabic, French, and English) to prepare students for local and global job markets.