SENEGAL, WEST AFRICA
SABODALA-MASSAWA
ABOUT THE MINE
Located in Senegal, the westernmost country in West Africa, Sabodala-Massawa is the country’s largest gold mine.
In 2025, the mine produced 273,533 ounces of gold.
Sabodala-Massawa joined SMO as a member mine in 2025, enabling its gold to remain segregated and fully traceable throughout the processing, refining and sales chain.
RESPONSIBLE MINING
ESG CREDENTIALS
Endeavour Mining, the owner and operator of Sabodala-Massawa, is a member of the World Gold Council and reports against the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
In 2025, Endeavour was ranked the top gold producer globally by Sustainalytics for the second consecutive year, while Sabodala-Massawa was recognised at the Salon International des Mines in Dakar, where Endeavour received the Best Mining Company in Senegal award for the second time.
Sabodala-Massawa’s recent performance gives us plenty to highlight. In 2025, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity improved to 0.701 tCO₂e per ounce, the mine generated 47.2 GWh of renewable electricity from its 37 MWp solar plant, and moderate environmental incidents fell from 16 to 2. Its mine-level environmental, social and governance performance is reported annually and reviewed by SMO as part of our ongoing due-diligence process.
The mine also continues to make a substantial social and economic contribution in Senegal, including $4.25 million of social investment in 2025, alongside strong local employment, procurement and community engagement. The 2025 SIM award specifically recognised these economic, social and environmental contributions.
For SMO, Sabodala-Massawa is a strong example of how large-scale gold production can combine traceable provenance with measurable environmental and social performance.
FOSTERING CHANGE
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Sabodala-Massawa has established a 1,500-hectare “No-Go Zone” within the mine permit to protect habitat for the critically endangered western chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus), also known as the West African chimpanzee.
Conservation efforts include building protective barriers and providing water holes for wildlife, ensuring a balance between mining activities and natural habitats.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
SAFETY EXCELLENCE
Sabodala-Massawa maintained a strong safety record in 2025, recording a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate of 0.14.
Continuous safety training and emergency preparedness initiatives help maintain a safe working environment for employees and contractors.
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
LOCAL EMPOWERMENT
In 2025, Sabodala-Massawa had a total workforce of 2,829 people, with 95% of Endeavour employees at the mine being Senegalese nationals.
The mine also directed 81% of its procurement spend to national and local suppliers in 2025, amounting to $295 million. Endeavour continues to engage regularly with local stakeholders on employment opportunities, local procurement, capacity building and community development projects.
LOCAL INVESTMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In 2025, Sabodala-Massawa invested approximately $2.35 million directly in community initiatives focused on education, health, economic development, access to water and local infrastructure.
Including its contribution to the Local Mining Development Fund, the mine’s total social investment amounted to approximately $4.25 million.
RENEWABLES FOCUSED
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Sabodala-Massawa integrates renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions management into its operations.
In 2025, the mine’s 37 MWp solar PV plant completed its first full year of operation, generating 47.2 GWh of renewable electricity and helping reduce reliance on diesel generation and lower Scope 1 emissions.
COMMUNITY CARE
HEALTH AND EDUCATION IMPACT
The mine continued to invest in workforce and community health, including free screening programmes covering diabetes, hypertension, HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and hepatitis B.
