CÔTE D’IVOIRE, WEST AFRICA
ITY GOLD MINE
ABOUT THE MINE
Located in western Côte d’Ivoire, the Ity mine has been in operation since 1991 and is one of Côte d’Ivoire’s largest gold mines and a flagship operation within Endeavour Mining.
In 2025, the mine produced 318,659 ounces of gold.
Ity was the first of Endeavour’s mines to receive SMO accreditation, supporting the segregated and fully traceable journey of its gold across the processing, refining and sales chain.
RESPONSIBLE MINING
ESG CREDENTIALS
Endeavour Mining Corporation, the owner and operator of the Ity mine, is committed to upholding the highest social and environmental standards.
As a member of the World Gold Council, Endeavour adheres to the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs), ensuring sustainable mining practices that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Ity’s dedication to local empowerment, community development, and environmental conservation sets it apart as a leader in responsible gold production.
Ity is a true all-rounder, with strong social and environmental metrics across all aspects of its operations.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
SAFETY EXCELLENCE
Ity maintained an outstanding safety record in 2025, recording a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate of 0.00.
This reflects Endeavour’s continued commitment to its zero-harm culture and to maintaining a safe working environment for employees and contractors.
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
LOCAL EMPOWERMENT
In 2025, Ity had a total workforce of 3,093 people. 96% of Endeavour employees were Ivorian nationals, with almost half of the workforce drawn directly from host communities.
Ity also directed 82% of its procurement spend to national and local suppliers in 2025, amounting to $227 million. Endeavour also provided digital capacity-building training for 15 women-owned businesses linked to the mine.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In 2025, Ity contributed approximately $3.84 million in total social investment, supporting initiatives focused on health, education, economic development, access to water and community well-being.
A new plastic sorting centre in Zouan-Hounien, near the Ity mine, is expected to recycle up to 265 tonnes of plastic annually, support around 80 waste collectors and create new local employment opportunities.
FOSTERING CHANGE
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
In 2025, Endeavour undertook a TNFD-aligned long-term scenario analysis for Ity, identifying the mine as one of Endeavour’s highest-priority TNFD biodiversity sites.
Located in a forested area close to the Cavally River, Ity remains a priority location for biodiversity management and environmental monitoring.
IMPACT
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Endeavour’s long-running malaria control programme at Ity has delivered a 90% reduction in malaria cases compared with five years ago.
Across 11 surrounding villages, participation in indoor residual spraying increased to 95%, contributing to a 76% reduction in malaria incidence within local communities.
