Fortuna Mining has received approval of the environmental and social impact assessment from Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition for its Diamba Sud gold mine.
The authorization certifies that the project complies with all applicable environmental regulations and has been socially accepted by the project’s stakeholders. It marks a decisive step towards obtaining the mining permit following the submission of its application to the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines in early February.
“Obtaining the environmental permit for our future Diamba Sud gold mine, just nine months from submission to approval, is a clear testament to the quality of our work and demonstrates that mining projects in Senegal can advance on a highly competitive timeline,” said Jorge A. Ganoza, president and CEO of Forunta Mining.
“This milestone also reflects the government of Senegal’s commitment to enabling the responsible development of its mining sector. With this key approval in hand, we will continue advancing early construction works as we move toward the important milestones of completing the feasibility study, followed by a final construction decision in mid-2026.”
Early works are underway at Diamba Sud, including camp construction and the placement of purchase orders for critical-path equipment packages.
Source: Fortuna Mining