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Mining (2 of 2)
Below, is a sample of companies that have verified websites. The companies are included if their industry is among the major industries in the relevant country. The list is provided for illustrative purposes, is not exhaustive, and does not represent an endorsement of the listed companies. Note: Company descriptions were generated with ChatGPT. Copyright infringement is not intended. Please contact us to obtain a copy of the raw data and references ChatGPT used to generate the company descriptions.
Mauritania
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.
Mozambique
Kenmare Resources plc
https://www.kenmareresources.com/
Kenmare Resources plc is an Irish based mineral sands mining company and one of the largest producers of titanium minerals in the world. It operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine in Nampula Province, northern Mozambique, which extracts ilmenite, rutile, and zircon — key feedstocks used in products such as paints, plastics, and ceramics. The Moma operation is a cornerstone of Mozambique’s mining sector with a life of mine exceeding 100 years at current production rates, and the company contributes significantly to local employment and export revenues.
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FURA Gems (Mozambique Operations)
FURA Gems is a global colored gemstone mining and marketing company headquartered in Dubai. It operates extensive ruby mining operations in the Montepuez district of Cabo Delgado Province, one of the richest ruby districts in the world. FURA holds multiple mining licences in the region and is known for producing high quality rubies that are marketed internationally. The company’s Mozambique operations form a key part of its global gemstone portfolio.
Namibia
Namdeb Diamond Corporation
Namdeb is one of Namibia’s largest and most established mining companies, focused on diamond mining. It is a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and the De Beers Group (50/50). Namdeb operates land based diamond mines along the southwest coast, including near Oranjemund and along the Orange River, and plays a key role in the country’s diamond production and export sectors.
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Rössing Uranium
Rössing Uranium operates one of the world’s longest running open pit uranium mines, located near Arandis, Namibia. As a major producer of uranium oxide for the global nuclear industry, Rössing has historically been a cornerstone of Namibia’s mining sector and continues to be an important employer and exporter in the region.
Niger
Uranium
Orano / SOMAÏR
https://www.orano.group/en/orano-across-the-world/niger
Orano is a major French nuclear fuel cycle company that historically operates uranium mining through subsidiaries in Niger. One of these is SOMAÏR (Société des Mines de l’Aïr), established in 1968 and operating uranium mines near Arlit. SOMAÏR has been a core part of Niger’s uranium industry, producing uranium since 1971 from open pit operations with significant contributions to national exports. Recently, the Niger government has taken steps to nationalize operations previously run with Orano’s involvement, part of wider resource control changes.
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Gold Mining
Société des Mines du Liptako (SML)
SML (Société des Mines du Liptako) is one of Niger’s principal industrial gold mining companies. It operates the Samira Hill/Libiri gold mining project in the Tillabéri region, historically the country’s only large scale commercial gold mine. The company manages gold exploration, extraction, and processing with an emphasis on responsible and sustainable mining practices in Niger’s growing gold sector.
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Royal Gold Niger
https://www.royalgoldniger.com/
Royal Gold Niger is a joint venture between the Government of Niger and Suvarna Royal Gold Trading LLC (UAE). It was established to advance Niger’s gold sector by creating the country’s first gold refinery and value addition facilities, including processing, jewelry manufacturing, and trading of refined gold — moving beyond raw ore exports to boost local economic benefits.
Republic of Chad
Tibesti Group (also “Société Amazone Tibesti”)
According to its public profile, Tibesti Group claims to conduct mining (including gold) and trading activities in northern Chad — for example at the “Wour” deposit in the Tibesti region.
Quaestec Gold Africa Resources
(in joint-venture with the Chadian government via Sonadem)
https://quaestec.com/index.php/projects/the-quaestec-chad-project
This JV aims to develop mineral resources in Chad — including gold (among other minerals), and reportedly plans to establish a national gold refinery in N’Djamena.
Rwanda
Trinity Metals Limited
Trinity Metals Limited is one of Rwanda’s largest and most prominent mining companies, formed in 2022 through the merger of several historic mining operations focused on tin, tungsten, and tantalum extraction. It operates multiple certified, conflict free mining sites including Rutongo, Nyakabingo, and Musha mines, delivering metals critical to global technology supply chains with an emphasis on responsible and sustainable mining practices.
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LuNa Smelter Ltd
LuNa Smelter Ltd is a tin smelting and metals processing company based in Kigali that focuses on producing high quality, conflict free tin metal and related products from mined cassiterite. The company supports industrial mineral processing in East Africa and emphasizes responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and traceability in its operations.
Senegal
Endeavour Mining plc
Endeavour Mining is a major multinational gold producer headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange. In Senegal it operates the Sabodala-Massawa gold mine — the country’s largest producing gold mine — and is expanding processing facilities to boost output. The company plays a central role in Senegal’s gold mining sector and broader West African operations.
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Managem Group
Managem is a Moroccan mining group with a presence across Africa. In Senegal it is developing the Boto Gold Project in the Kédougou region — one of the country’s largest new gold mining developments with significant estimated reserves and production potential. The group has diversified mining interests including precious and base metals.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Rutile Limited
Sierra Rutile Limited is one of Sierra Leone’s oldest and most significant mining companies, specializing in the extraction and processing of rutile, ilmenite, and zircon — minerals primarily used in the production of titanium dioxide and other industrial applications. The company operates major mineral sands mines in the Moyamba and Bonthe districts and is a major contributor to the country’s export revenue and employment.
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Marampa Mines Limited
Marampa Mines Limited (a subsidiary of Gerald Group) is a leading iron ore mining company in Sierra Leone, focused on producing and exporting high-grade iron ore concentrate branded “Marampa Blue™.” The company operates large-scale iron ore mining and processing facilities in the Port Loko District, positioning itself as an internationally competitive producer of premium iron ore products.
South Africa
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats)
Impala Platinum (Implats) is a leading South African mining company focused on producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, as well as nickel, copper and cobalt. It operates several major mines in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex and has significant refining operations.
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Gold Fields Limited
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest gold producers with a strong base in South Africa and operations abroad. The company focuses on exploration, mining and processing of gold, and is listed on both the Johannesburg and New York stock exchanges.
Sudan
RIDA Group
RIDA Group is a major Sudanese industrial and mining conglomerate with decades of experience in gold mining, exploration, and downstream services. Established in 1993, it was among the first private companies in Sudan to process artisanal gold tailings and has since grown into a diversified mining and mineral exploration group. RIDA operates multiple mining projects domestically and internationally and provides engineering, drilling, and metallurgical services.
Tanzania
Shanta Gold Limited
Shanta Gold is an East Africa-focused gold producer and explorer headquartered in Tanzania (with registration in Guernsey). It operates significant gold mining assets in Tanzania, including the New Luika Gold Mine and the Singida Gold Mine, and emphasizes responsible mining, community development, and sustainable operations.
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Perseus Mining Limited
Perseus Mining is an Australian gold producer and explorer developing the Nyanzaga Gold Project in northwest Tanzania. Although its main operations span several African countries, the Nyanzaga project represents a major upcoming addition to Tanzania’s mining sector, expected to boost gold production and local economic activity once in production.
Uganda
GEMSTONE MINING
True Stone Mining Ltd
https://truestoneminingltd.com/
Description:
True Stone Mining Ltd is a mineral consultancy and gemstone dealer operating in Uganda. The company specializes in a wide range of precious metals and gemstones, including emeralds, sapphires, rubies, amethyst, topaz, and other minerals. They offer services spanning mining support, mineral sales, and advisory, and serve both local and international clients interested in Ugandan gemstone resources.
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Gold Shouq International Ltd
Gold Shouq International Ltd is a supplier of gold and precious gemstones based in Kawuku, Kampala. The company sources and markets high-quality gemstones such as emeralds, rubies, sapphires, tourmaline, and tanzanite, along with refined gold. Gold Shouq serves customers locally and internationally with a focus on ethical sourcing and traceability.
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GOLD MINING
Wagagai Gold Mining (U) Limited
https://wagagaigoldmining.com/
Wagagai Gold Mining (U) Limited is a large-scale gold mining and refining company based in Busia, Uganda. Established as a subsidiary of a major international investor, the company focuses on gold extraction and local refining, aiming to process gold to high purity (up to ~99.99%). The operation supports Uganda’s mineral value-addition goals by moving beyond raw ore exports and creating local jobs and industrial capacity.
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Etihad Uganda Gold & Silver Refinery
https://etihadugandarefinery.com/
Etihad Uganda Gold & Silver Refinery is one of the leading precious metals refineries in East Africa, offering services such as refining, assaying, smelting, and minting of gold and silver. The company provides processing services that help producers and traders prepare metals for sale or export, as well as custom bullion and coin minting services.
Zambia
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
https://www.first-quantum.com/
First Quantum Minerals is a major global mining and metals company with significant operations in Zambia. It is one of the largest copper producers in the country, operating major mines such as the Kansanshi and Sentinel mines — both among the largest copper-producing facilities in Zambia. The company has committed substantial investment into expanding and modernizing its Zambian operations, contributing to local employment, investment, and long-term mineral production growth.
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Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Konkola Copper Mines is Zambia’s largest copper mining and smelting company and a key contributor to the country’s mining output. It operates major assets including the Konkola Copper Mine and Nchanga Copper Mine, and manages the Nkana Refinery, which is the largest copper smelter in Zambia. KCM is primarily owned by Vedanta Resources and partly by the Zambian state through ZCCM Investments Holdings.
Zimbabwe
Zimplats Holdings Limited
Zimplats is one of Zimbabwe’s largest and most important mining companies, primarily focused on the extraction and processing of platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium from the Great Dyke region. It plays a major role in the country’s PGM sector and contributes significantly to exports and employment.
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Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC)
Bindura Nickel Corporation is one of Zimbabwe’s main nickel mining and processing companies. It extracts nickel and associated metals (like copper and cobalt) and aims to operate with high safety and sustainability standards. BNC is part of the Kuvimba Mining House group.