EPC Groupe, through its Senegalese subsidiary EPC Mineex Senegal, has secured a three-year contract worth roughly €23 million ($26 million) to supply explosives, blasting accessories, technical services and digital drilling and blasting solutions to the Boto gold mine in Senegal’s Kedougou region. The mine is operated by Boto, a member of the Managem Group, and began production in 2025 following an investment exceeding €350 million. The contract includes deployment of two mobile explosives manufacturing units on site.
Procurement Details
Key Issues / Risks
None reported; contract framed as a confidence signal in local Senegalese contractor capability.
Latest Development (Detail)
Two mobile explosives manufacturing units (MEMUs) being deployed on site as part of contract execution.
What Happens Next
Potential for similar service contracts at other Managem Group or regional mining operations as EPC Mineex builds track record.
Commercial Opportunity
Demonstrates growing local-content contracting capacity in Senegal's mining services sector; relevant for explosives, drilling and blasting suppliers eyeing West African gold projects.