EPC Groupe Secures €23m Contract to Supply Explosives for Boto Gold Mine in Senegal
EPC Groupe has secured a three-year contract worth approximately €23 million ($26 million) with the Boto gold mine, located in eastern Senegal. The agreement involves supplying explosives and related services through EPC's subsidiary, EPC Mineex Senegal. This includes deploying two mobile explosives manufacturing units (MEMUs), as well as providing technical support and digital solutions. The Boto gold mine is a flagship project for the region’s mining industry with an investment exceeding €350 million. It began production in 2025, aiming to produce around 160,000 ounces of gold annually from reserves estimated at 1.8 million ounces over its expected 15-year lifespan. EPC Mineex Senegal's managing director highlighted the significance of this contract as a testament to their expertise and ability to deliver integrated solutions in Africa’s mining sector.
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