Évaluation du cadre directif pour l’exploitation minière : Sénégal

The assessment identifies a moderately strong legal framework with clear permitting processes and competitive tax regimes, but highlights significant gaps in the actual implementation of environmental monitoring, the distribution of local development funds, and the formalization of the artisanal mining sector.

• Senegal's mining permitting process is well-defined by the Mining Code, requiring environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and community consultation for most permits.
• The government generates mining revenue through a mix of corporate taxes, royalties, permit fees, and partial ownership of operations, with a corporate tax rate of 30%.
• Generous tax exemptions provided under the 2003 Mining Code reduce government revenues and financial benefits for the population, creating a perception that private sector interests are prioritized over affected communities.
• Despite the creation of an equalization fund via Decree No. 2009-1334 to support local communities, no funds have actually reached these communities to date.
• Institutional capacities for environmental monitoring, testing, and law enforcement are weak, leading to significant environmental degradation and pollution in artisanal and informal gold mining areas.
• The transition to post-mining phases is poorly managed; rehabilitation costs are often underestimated, and there is no legislation governing abandoned mines.
• Artisanal and small-scale mining remains largely informal, characterized by widespread child labor and the hazardous use of mercury, particularly affecting women and children during gold cleaning.
• The government is attempting to formalize the artisanal sector through the introduction of 'orpailleur' (gold panner) cards, defined mining corridors, and official buying offices in the Kédougou region.
• Geological information is available but access is limited because there is no online database, requiring users to visit the ministry in Dakar.

APA

Crawford, A., Bueno, P. D. L. C., & Naré, C. (2016). Évaluation du cadre directif pour l’exploitation minière : Sénégal. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/senegal-mining-policy-framework-assessment-fr.pdf

Chicago

Crawford, Alec, Patricia de la Cueva Bueno, and Clémence Naré. Évaluation du cadre directif pour l’exploitation minière : Sénégal. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2016. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/senegal-mining-policy-framework-assessment-fr.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{crawford2016valuation, author = {Crawford, Alec and Bueno, Patricia de la Cueva and Naré, Clémence}, title = {{Évaluation du cadre directif pour l’exploitation minière : Sénégal}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2016}, month = dec, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/senegal-mining-policy-framework-assessment-fr.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }