Endeavour Mining, a prominent gold producer responsible for over a quarter of Côte d’Ivoire’s national gold output, officially unveiled its inaugural country impact report for the period of 2021-2025 on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Abidjan. Titled “Creating Tangible Value,” the report details the company’s significant contributions within the nation.
Laeticia Gadegbeku-Ouattara, Vice President of Public Affairs and Country Director for Endeavour Mining in Côte d’Ivoire, presented the comprehensive report. She highlighted that between 2021 and 2025, Endeavour Mining injected an impressive 1710 billion FCFA into the national economy. This sum included 644 billion FCFA directly remitted to the Ivorian state and 904 billion FCFA in procurement from local suppliers.
“In Côte d’Ivoire, we stand as the largest mining company. Our aim is to ensure the gold we produce is sustainable and that the generated wealth is equitably distributed… A core principle for us is the unwavering respect for biodiversity,” stated the Country Director for Endeavour Mining in Côte d’Ivoire.
During the presentation, Ms. Ouattara meticulously outlined the various sectors where Endeavour Mining has focused its efforts in Côte d’Ivoire over the past five years, benefiting local communities.
She specifically mentioned key areas such as health, education, infrastructure development, and employment opportunities.
“Endeavour supports over 14,000 jobs across its entire group, with more than 95% of our workforce being Ivorian nationals. This demonstrates our deep commitment to local content, both in terms of employment and contractual engagements. Furthermore, over 1,500 individuals have benefited from our literacy programs, and more than 840 young people have completed internships across our sites during this five-year span,” Ms. Ouattara revealed.
“We have also organized health caravans at our operational sites. Our ‘zero malaria’ strategy has successfully reduced the incidence of malaria by over 70%,” she added.
According to Ms. Ouattara, through its operations at the Ity and Lafigué mines, Endeavour Mining has transformed gold into a genuine catalyst for sustainable development throughout Côte d’Ivoire.
“True to our belief that sustainable value cannot be extracted from the earth without simultaneously creating it for communities, we are committed to nurturing this future-oriented partnership, founded on trust, transparency, and shared progress,” Ms. Ouattara affirmed.
In a related announcement, the Country Director for Endeavour Mining in Côte d’Ivoire revealed the imminent commencement of production at the Tanda gold mine, located in the eastern region of the country.
“The Tanda mine is expected to generate over 3,000 direct and indirect jobs. This new operation will further solidify Endeavour Mining’s strategic position in Côte d’Ivoire,” she estimated.
Additionally, the presentation disclosed that Endeavour Mining invested more than 2.8 billion FCFA in infrastructure within its operational zones between 2021 and 2025.
The report also highlighted environmental initiatives, stating that from 2021 to 2025, Endeavour Mining planted over 158,000 trees and protected or restored 199 hectares in its operational areas, notably through the “One Child, One Tree” program implemented in partnership with local schools.
Endeavour Mining stands as the largest gold producer in West Africa, boasting operational assets in Sénégal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso, complemented by a robust portfolio of advanced projects and exploration assets.
The company is dually listed on the London and Toronto stock exchanges.
Currently, in Côte d’Ivoire, the group operates two mines: Ity and Lafigué. The Tanda mine will soon become its third active site in the country.
