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Mauritania

Mauritania is a country in north-west Africa bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north and north-east, Algeria to the north-east, Mali to the east and south-east, and Senegal to the south-west. The capital is Nouakchott, which lies on the Atlantic coast and serves as the country's economic and administrative centre. With a population of about 4.5 million, Mauritania has a largely desert landscape dominated by the Sahara, which covers much of its territory. The economy is driven by mining, particularly iron ore and gold, fishing, and livestock herding. Mauritania is one of Africa's leading iron ore exporters, and the mining sector attracts significant foreign investment. The country is also emerging as a gold producer, with several international mining companies operating exploration and production projects. The currency is the ouguiya. Mauritania is a presidential republic and a member of the African Union and the Arab League, reflecting its position at the cultural crossroads between Arab North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. The country gained independence from France in 1960 and has since navigated periods of military rule, democratic transition, and ongoing efforts to diversify its resource-dependent economy.

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Aura Energy advances Tiris uranium project towards year-end investment decision

Uranium developer Aura Energy is nearing a final investment decision on the Tiris project in Mauritania by the end of 2026, following a bankable feasibility study due in September. The company has settled the project's processing flowsheet and signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with an undisclosed major international nuclear power company covering potential investment, offtake and technical collaboration.

Via Africa subsea cable to link Europe and Africa along Atlantic coast

A consortium including International Mauritania Telecom, Orange Group, Sonatel and other industry players has launched the Via Africa submarine cable project to connect Europe to South Africa along the Atlantic coastline. Landing points are planned in the UK, France and Portugal, with destinations including Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria, aiming to strengthen connectivity diversity and resilience for countries along the route.

Kinross reports record quarterly free cash flow from Mauritanian and other operations

Canadian gold miner Kinross Gold has declared a dividend of $0.04 for the first quarter after generating a record attributable free cash flow of $837-million. The company, which has operations in the US, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada, produced 492 563 gold-equivalent ounces in the quarter and remains on track to meet its full-year guidance of two-million gold-equivalent ounces.

Mauritania Updates


a remotely set up modular emulsions manufacturing plant designed by BME
Modular emulsion plants benefit remote mines
10th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME’s modular emulsion manufacturing plants are addressing the extreme and remote conditions of the African mining sector, as they reduce exposure... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
3rd July 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


Condra to take crane support online with remote diagnostics
12th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has expanded its maintenance programme to include hands-on training for customers’ service personnel, with further plans to introduce remote diagnostics for... 


Image of yellowcake in hand
Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
5th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is advancing towards a final investment decision targeted for the end of 2026. 


Drilling on the Tiris project, in Mauritania
Aura Energy confirms 'clear run' to FID by year-end for Tiris uranium mine
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed uranium developer Aura Energy is nearing a final investment decision (FID) on the Tiris project, in Mauritania, underpinned by a robust processing flowsheet, positive indicative... 


New subsea cable to strengthen the connectivity between Europe, Africa launched
14th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has kicked off the initiation of the Via Africa submarine cable project, a major new Europe–Africa submarine cable project that will connect Europe to Africa... 


Kinross gold pour at Fort Knox mine
Kinross generates new record quarterly free cash flow of $837m
30th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian gold miner Kinross Gold Corporation has declared a dividend of $0.04 for the first quarter of the year after posting a strong production and financial performance. The group produced 492... 


First Quantum Minerals CEO Tristan Pascall
First Quantum posts Q1 loss, increases full-year copper guidance
29th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has posted a net attributable loss to shareholders of $196-million, or $0.24 apiece, for the three months ended March 31. On an adjusted basis, the company... 


Image showing the generation of hydrogen and its use in industry
Global low-carbon hydrogen production is growing, but still constrained 
26th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global total of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity has grown significantly over the past few years, but the sector remains constrained because of uncertain demand and limited investment.... 


Mediterranean migrants face rising deaths
13th March 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

More than 500 people died in the Mediterranean Sea in the first 40 days of 2026 as they desperately attempted to make their way to Europe in search of safety or opportunity, which their often... 


UAE-based agro-business group expanding across Africa
23rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Agro-food specialist investment holding group Invictus Investment has reported that it entered eight new African markets last year. The group, based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), had... 


TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Spath talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
TAKRAF highlights partnerships, innovation to drive African mining growth
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining equipment supplier TAKRAF is positioning collaboration, innovation and full-flowsheet capability at the centre of its African growth strategy, TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth... 


BME Mining Chemicals GM Lefa Masiuana talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
BME Metallurgy positioned to better serve African mining industry
11th February 2026

BME Metallurgy is the minerals processing division of explosives manufacturer BME, a subsidiary of diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings. It was previously known as Protea Mining Chemicals... 


Electricity distribution infrastructure
AfDB has launched Phase II of continental electrification programme
2nd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched the next stage of the Mission 300 initiative, which is a joint AfDB-World Bank programme to connect 300-million Africans with electricity by 2030.... 


Advanced Fire
Advanced Fire Global strengthens its leadership in vehicle fire suppression industry
30th January 2026

Fire suppression solutions provider Advanced Fire Global continues to cement its position as Africa’s leading fire suppression solutions provider, driven by exceptional growth, strategic expansion,... 


Saudi Arabia Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef adressing delegates at the Future Minerals Forum
FMF underscores importance of securing minerals supply
14th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With burgeoning demand for critical minerals globally, there is a need for secure, sustainable and resilient supply chains to ensure countries can capitalise on this momentum and their resources.... 


An image of the Tasiast mine
Wärtsila renews power plant services agreement at Kinross’ Tasiast mine
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology group Wärtsilä has renewed its operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with Tasiast Mauritanie, a subsidiary of Canada’s Kinross Gold for a further three years. The agreement will... 


Iron-ore
AfDB, EIB lend Mauritania $275m for railway upgrade
28th November 2025 By: Reuters

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a financing package worth $275-million to help Mauritania upgrade its main railway corridor. Under the agreement,... 


B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization
B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization
20th November 2025

 GE Vernova, Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is participating at B20 South Africa as part of the Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force to help advance practical solutions that scale up more affordable,... 


The above image depicts Deloitte Africa Africa sustainability leader Simon van Wyk
Exploration dependent on global factors
14th November 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The pace of iron-ore exploration and project development across Africa will depend largely on future price levels, which, in turn, are influenced by global supply and demand dynamics, according to... 


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