Mining industry of Senegal

Senegal is one of the leading producers of phosphates in the world, accounting for about 6% of exports in 2006, and deposits are of a particularly high quality.

In the coastal region of the country, titanium-bearing minerals have been found and the reserve is estimated at 10 million tons.

Senegal's relatively poor natural resources may have contributed to a long period of political stability (2012).

[7] The country's reserves as of 2015 are relatively underdeveloped, and in 2014 it was announced that the Senegalese government was looking to attract foreign investors and use mining as a way to facilitate national economic growth by some 7%.

The small, formal Sabodala mine is operated by Canadian firm Teranga Gold in the south east of the country.

Disorganised mining in boom towns like Diabougou is creating health problems caused by mercury poisoning and sexually transmitted diseases.

[10] The "Mineral Policy and Legislation" in the country are framed as rules and regulations which define benefits for participation in the mining sector.