Local content in the extractive sector: Senegal moves from ambition to action on September 12, 2026

After years of legislative and regulatory reforms, Senegal is taking another decisive step in developing its natural resources. The Association of Graduate Engineers of the National School of Mines and Geology (ADEMIG) is organizing the National Day of Reflection on Local Content on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Pullman Teranga Hotel in Dakar.

Placed under the high patronage of Cheikhou Oumar Seck, Minister of Mines and Geology, and in the presence of Mor Bakhoum, technical secretary of the National Committee for Monitoring Local Content (CNSCL), this meeting aims to transform commitments into concrete proposals.

A unifying theme: "Local content as an engine for sustainable transformation"

The 2026 edition of this event is resolutely focused on practical application. Its objective is clear: to open the market to Senegalese companies and to sustainably establish local expertise in the mining, oil, gas, and construction sectors. To this end, discussions will address crucial topics such as employment, training, skills transfer, SME financing, HSE standards, subcontracting, and transparency.

Rich and representative panels from the extractive ecosystem

The day will bring together all the key players in the value chain. Confirmed panels and participants include:

1. Mining sector: Sabodala Gold Operations, SOMISEN, SGNS, CORICA, Amazone Consulting, CSTTAO;
2. Oil and gas sector: PETROSEN, MODEC, Gorée Offshore, SEPCO, Helix SEN;
3. Construction and infrastructure sector: Senegal highways, AGEROUTE, ACBEP, CSE, GEOTOP, ACI;
4. Other major players: Challenge 2000.

This diversity guarantees rich exchanges, combining experiences and best practices between large operators, local SMEs, training institutions and experts.

An event supported by committed partners

The day is supported by leading sponsors:

1. CORICA (Diamond partner),
2. ST-CNSCL (Silver partner),
3. ACBEP and MODEC (Bronze partners).

Their involvement demonstrates the general mobilization around the issue of local content, seen as a strategic lever for economic and social development.

A methodology for concrete results

The work will be structured around sector-specific panels in the morning, followed by technical workshops in the afternoon, before a feedback session to consolidate the recommendations. The approach will prioritize solution-oriented discussions, with strong involvement from decision-makers and experts.

Following the meeting, a document of strategic recommendations will be produced and sent to the public authorities, in order to make local content a real lever for opportunities and value created in Senegal.

See you on September 12, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Pullman Teranga Hotel

Through this event, ADEMIG reaffirms its role as a leading player in reflecting on and proposing solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable extractive sector. As its slogan emphasizes: "Reflect - Propose - Act"

Press contact: Mr. Birama NDOYE – 77 552 52 25