Senegal Suspends All Mining Activity at Faleme River

Senegal Suspends All Mining Activity at Faleme River

Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years on its side of thesoutheastern Faleme River, in a decree aimed at protecting the environment andsupporting local communities threatened by an artisanal gold mining boom. According to the published decree, Mining will be suspended on all Senegaleseterritory up to 500 metres from the river’s left […]