About Us
The Backbone of a Structured and United Gold Industry
The National Federation of Gold Factories (FENOR) is a professional organization dedicated to empowering Mauritania’s artisanal, semi-industrial gold extraction, processing, and manufacturing sectors.
Our mission is to strengthen the role of local stakeholders in the gold value chain by promoting sustainable practices, supporting capacity building, facilitating market access, and encouraging innovation and compliance with environmental standards.
We are committed to supporting the responsible growth of the gold industry in a way that maximizes local value creation and preserves our natural environment.
We are committed to supporting the responsible growth of the gold industry in a way that maximizes local value creation and preserves our natural environment.
Our Mission
Supportingandstructuringtheartisanalandsemi-industrialgoldsectorsthroughtechnicalassistance,training,andinstitutionalrepresentation.
Promoting local extraction, refining, and processing of gold to maximize domestic economic benefits- Advocating for industry-friendly and environmentally sound policies and fostering international partnerships.
- Building national capacities through technology transfer, innovation, and responsible mining practices.
- Attracting investment and driving innovation across the gold value chain.
Our Vision
To position Mauritania as a regional leader in responsible, inclusive, and sustainable gold production by empowering local actors across the value chain — from artisanal extraction to advanced processing — while promoting innovation, environmental stewardship, and economic growth.
We envision a gold industry that creates long-term value for communities, contributes to national development, and operates with integrity, transparency, and global competitiveness.
Our History
PioneeringProgressinGoldMining
Since its establishment in 2021, FENOR has been a catalyst for change in Mauritania’s gold mining sector, driving organization and sustainability. Dive into our journey and see how we’ve shaped the industry.
Executive Team
LeadershipThatDrivesExcellence
Led by a team of experienced professionals, FENOR’s Executive Council is committed to steering the federation toward excellence. Meet the leaders behind our vision
Chairman’s Message
AVisionforaSustainableFuture
Our Chairman, Sidi Mohamed Kaem, shares his insights on FENOR’s goals and its role in fostering a thriving, sustainable mining sector.