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SIM Senegal is established as West Africa’s premier international mining conference and exhibition, attracting a global and diverse audience dedicated to fostering growth in the region’s mineral sector. Held in Dakar, Senegal, this biennial event is the only mining gathering officially supported by the Senegalese government, underscoring its role in expanding the country’s influence as West Africa’s central mining hub.
Organized by the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines in association with AME Trade, SIM Senegal is a vital platform for conducting business across West and Central Africa’s mining industry. The event consistently features high-level ministerial and delegation attendance from key resource-rich nations, including Ghana, Mali, Guinea, and Mauritania, facilitating critical dialogue on regional cooperation and investment policy.
The expansive exhibition hall showcases the entire mining supply chain, from exploration and production to energy provision, mining services, and heavy machinery. With a large number of confirmed exhibitors, the event provides vast networking opportunities and demonstrates industry leadership. Attendees range from international investors and legal professionals to banking institutions, logistics experts, and educational organizations, ensuring comprehensive engagement across the sector.
A robust multi-day conference program addresses current challenges and opportunities under the theme of mineral resources as a lever for economic sovereignty and diversification. Discussions focus intensely on exemplary governance, environmental preservation, and creating equitable socio-economic impacts on host communities. Complementing the main conference, attendees benefit from specialized side events, including workshops on good governance and responsible mining, and a dedicated Mining Investment Battlefield designed to connect viable exploration projects with high-value investors, driving the region’s industrialization goals.
SIM Senegal also places significant emphasis on workforce development, featuring a dedicated mining recruitment fair that links key companies with high-potential students and recent graduates, actively contributing to job creation and strengthening the skilled labor force necessary for sustainable sector growth. This event is essential for any organization committed to making a long-lasting and memorable impact in the West African mining landscape.