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

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  • iconTransported over 1.5 million tons of toxic mining waste away from urban areas in Chami and Zouerate.
  • iconProactive Mitigation: Committed to reducing the environmental impacts of mining activities and reporting breaches that harm environmental safety to the competent authorities.
  • iconMember companies' commitment to environmental safety standards while respecting social responsibility in accordance with globally accepted regulations.

Social Impact

Weactivelysupportthecommunitiesintheregionswhereweoperate,contributingtolocaldevelopmentandwell-being

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  • iconSponsored a sports tournament in Zouérat to promote youth engagement and social cohesion
  • iconIntegrated over 50 recent engineering graduates into the labor market.
  • iconSupported development projects and distributed social aid to the local population.
  • iconCreated more than 1,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs.

Governance and Advocacy

FENORensuresrobustrepresentationandethicalpracticestoprotecttheinterestsofourstakeholders:

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

Economic Contributions

LeadingthewayfordevelopementinMauritania

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  • iconInvestors from nine countries are involved: India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Yemen, and Mauritania.
  • iconRevenue volume exceeding $500 million.
  • iconProduced more than 8 tons of gold.
  • iconInvestment volume exceeding $100 million.