Our ESG Policies
Committing to a Sustainable Future
At the National Federation of Gold Factories (FENOR), we are dedicated to fostering a responsible and sustainable artisanal and semi-industrial gold mining sector in Mauritania. Our ESG initiatives reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and strong governance, ensuring a positive impact on our industry and communities.
Environmental Responsibility
FENORprioritizessustainableminingpracticestominimizeenvironmentalimpact

Transported over 1.5 million tons of toxic mining waste away from urban areas in Chami and Zouerate.
Proactive Mitigation: Committed to reducing the environmental impacts of mining activities and reporting breaches that harm environmental safety to the competent authorities.
Member companies' commitment to environmental safety standards while respecting social responsibility in accordance with globally accepted regulations.
Social Impact
Weactivelysupportthecommunitiesintheregionswhereweoperate,contributingtolocaldevelopmentandwell-being

Sponsored a sports tournament in Zouérat to promote youth engagement and social cohesion
Integrated over 50 recent engineering graduates into the labor market.
Supported development projects and distributed social aid to the local population.
Created more than 1,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs.
Governance and Advocacy
FENORensuresrobustrepresentationandethicalpracticestoprotecttheinterestsofourstakeholders:

Stakeholder Advocacy: Represented investors and sector actors before authorities, ensuring fair representation and defending their material and moral interests to foster an organized mining sector.
Institutional Strength: Strengthened governance through accession to the National Union of Employers, expanding our influence within national economic circles.
Economic Contributions
LeadingthewayfordevelopementinMauritania

Investors from nine countries are involved: India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Yemen, and Mauritania.
Revenue volume exceeding $500 million.
Produced more than 8 tons of gold.
Investment volume exceeding $100 million.