Our History
Pioneering Progress in Gold Mining
The National Federation of Gold Factories is an organization that brings together investors and stakeholders in the artisanal and semi-industrial gold mining sector. It is a member of the National Union of Mauritanian Employers and is headquartered in the capital, Nouakchott.
The Federation is committed to protecting the material and moral interests of its members, representing them before various bodies, and supporting their investments through the provision of technical and administrative advice.
Among its priorities, the Federation also aims to attract foreign investment, improve the working environment in the artisanal and semi-industrial mining sector, and organize the sector to enhance its development and increase its contribution to the national economy.
Timeline of Our Journey
FENOR’s General Assembly was established, marking the official founding of the federation and the beginning of its mission to organize and develop the gold mining sector in Mauritania.
FENOR joined the National Union of Employers, a significant step that enhanced its institutional presence and influence within national economic circles.
At a special Executive Board meeting of the Union, FENOR’s Executive Council is elected. Businessman Sidi Mohamed Kaem is appointed President in the presence of the Minister of Trade, the President of the National Union of Mauritanian Employers, and the Director General of the National Agency for Mauritanian Minerals.
